Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus schemes

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in Leeds or Manchester. You will lead and deliver high-profile transport projects for public sector clients, applying robust appraisal and business case methods.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development while upholding our standards for evidence-based decision making and sustainable transport solutions.

Qualifications

• You are highly numerate with strong report writing and communication skills.
• You can advise and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have experience leading transport appraisal and business case projects.
• You have developed evidence bases to support transport investment decisions.
• You understand active travel and public transport and current transport trends.
• You have worked across multidisciplinary teams and can mentor staff.
• You may be chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant body.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of high-profile transport projects and business cases.
• Develop robust evidence bases to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external clients.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable transport solutions across the UK.

Skills

Numeracy

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client engagement

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE/CIHT/TPS/CILT)

Job description

Stantec are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Transport Planner and Business Case Specialist to join our highly engaged Transport Planning team in either our Leeds or Manchester office, as we continue to grow our presence across the North of England to support our expanding portfolio of local authority and combined authority clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and reputable business, leading and supporting a diverse range of transport planning projects across the region and nationwide, primarily within the public sector. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality solutions for a broad client base while helping to grow and strengthen our transport planning offering.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Senior / Principal Transport Planner, you will support and lead the development and delivery of a range of high-profile transport projects, including major scheme appraisals, business cases, local and regional strategies, and monitoring & evaluation studies.

You will work directly with clients and stakeholders at all levels, ensuring all deliverables meet both client and company standards and expectations.

You will also:

• Support business development activities within transport planning
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams
• Develop robust evidence bases to support transport investment decisions
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members
• Contribute to the delivery of innovative and sustainable transport solutions across the UK

ABOUT YOU

You will be highly numerate with excellent report writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to advise and engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will have:

• Experience leading and supporting transport appraisal and business case projects
• Experience developing evidence bases to support transport investment decisions
• Knowledge across a range of transport modes, including active travel and public transport
• A broad understanding of current transportation trends and challenges
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider project team

  Ideally, you will also:

  • Have experience managing or mentoring junior staff
  • Be chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body (ICE, CIHT, TPS, CILT etc.)

  Your passion for developing transport solutions and delivering a first-class service to clients will be critical to your success in this role.

  WHY JOIN US

  We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

  We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

  We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

  We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

  Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

  Great Benefits

  Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

  Hybrid / Flexible working

  Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.