Senior/Principal Transport Planner (Public Transport)

Haskoning; Nottingham; Híbrido; GBP 55 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension contribution through company

Profit sharing

Employee share plan

Home office allowance

Hybrid work model

25 days vacation

Resumo da oferta

Haskoning in the UK is seeking a Senior to Principal Public Transport Planner to lead bus operations and public transport planning. You will work within the Integrated Transport Planning team to deliver vision-led transport planning, focusing on sustainable mobility and local context.

The role requires experience in UK bus operations, network planning, and ticketing schemes, with strong data analysis, GIS, and client relationship skills.

Qualificações

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to interrogate datasets for insights.
• Experience with GIS mapping software and interpreting analytical outputs.
• Proven track record in managing sizeable projects to scope and budget.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and secure new work.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct network reviews and ensure services deliver best value and align with wider objectives.
• Develop and refine public transport policies and franchising/partnership models.
• Design fares and ticketing schemes and use data modelling to evaluate impacts.
• Support business cases and funding processes for bus projects and EVs.
• Provide specialist input for new public transport networks, including demand forecasting and route testing.
• Advise clients and teams with prioritised investment in bus infrastructure.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

GIS mapping

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Report writing

Communication

Ferramentas

GIS software

Office suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated and experienced transport planner at Senior to Principal Consultant level to join our highly respected Public Transport Team. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, creative and people-orientated individual with specialist knowledge and experience of bus operations and a passion for improving public transport in the UK.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together", drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

With over 700 colleagues, working across multiple offices, we have a strong presence in the United Kingdom. Our people are at the forefront of delivering sustainable and future-ready solutions for both the built and natural environment. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients and partners to create positive change for communities and the environment.

As a Haskoning colleague, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, supported by a culture that values expertise, innovation, and personal growth. More information about working for Haskoning in the UK is available here.

As a member of the Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) team within Haskoning, you will work alongside skilled professionals united by a shared passion for vision-led transport planning, designing sustainable mobility solutions that meet people’s needs and help shape places that reflect the unique character of their local context.

What you will do as a Senior to Principal Public Transport Planner

Our Team Of Experts Is Committed To Improving Public Transport And Making It The First Choice For Peoples’ Travel Needs. We Work Collaboratively With Local Authorities, Combined Authorities And Delivery Partners To Develop Environmentally And Financially Sustainable Solutions That Recognise The Practical Challenges And Constraints Faced.

Our Services Include

• Conducting network reviews to make sure that services are fit for purpose and are achieving best value, assessing their alignment with wider objectives and developing options for future networks.
• Developing and refining public transport policies.
• Developing franchising and partnership models tailored to local requirements, including the management of Enhanced Partnerships and support for franchising approaches.
• Designing and implementing fares and ticketing schemes, using big data modelling to predict and evaluate impacts across both traditional and technology-led systems.
• Supporting authorities through business case development and funding processes, including securing investment for bus franchising, new electric vehicles, and associated infrastructure upgrades.
• Providing specialist support for the development of new public transport networks, including demand forecasting, integration plans, and route testing to serve existing communities and planned housing growth. This work covers conventional bus, demand responsive transport and education transport.
• Providing tools and associated advice to help clients prioritise investment in services and bus infrastructure.

What we expect from you

We Are Seeking a Candidate With An Excellent Understanding Of The Bus Sector In The UK And Associated Policy And Legislation Implications; Experience In UK Bus Operations And Network Planning; And/or In The Design, Implementation, Evaluation, And Administration Of Ticketing And Concessionary Travel Schemes. We Would Expect You To Bring

• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to extract and interrogate datasets to generate meaningful insights.
• The ability to quickly adopt new ways of working and to prioritise workloads.
• Experience using GIS mapping software and interpreting analytical outputs.
• Experience of identifying the need for change in a bus network and producing solutions that are deliverable, affordable and sustainable
• Excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Proven experience of managing sizeable projects to agreed scope and budget.
• A track record of developing and maintaining effective client relationships, including supporting the securing of new work.
• Experience of working within a team environment and supporting junior staff in their development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package: Including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• An informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover:Fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page. Don't take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as theBest Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK's prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.

Closing date: 30th November

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.