Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Group life assurance

Job summary

Stantec are seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in Leeds or Manchester. You will lead major transport appraisals and business case studies, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects across the UK.

You will mentor junior staff, support business development, and develop robust evidence bases to inform investment decisions, while staying abreast of transport trends and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport appraisal and business case projects.
• Experience developing evidence bases to support transport investment decisions.
• Knowledge of transport modes including active travel and public transport.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of high-profile transport projects, incl. major appraisals and business cases.
• Support business development activities within transport planning.
• Develop robust evidence to support investment decisions and monitor outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable transport solutions across the UK.

Skills

Transport appraisal

Business cases

Evidence bases

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Chartered status readiness

Job description

Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Leeds

West Yorkshire

GB

LS1 3

Any

Other Locations: Manchester

Company: Stantec

Application deadline: 2026-10-17

Job start date: 2026-11-17T10:00:11.797

Overview

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 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.