Senior Transport Planner

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport assessments and manage client interactions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Transport Planning or a related field and experience in consultancy. This role offers hybrid working options, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional membership support

Private healthcare and pension scheme

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in development planning within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical skills with relevant transport modelling software.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Transport modelling software expertise

Client management

Project management

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related field

Tools

Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY)

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your transport planning career? As a Senior Transport Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of development across Leeds and the wider region. This is your chance to join a respected consultancy where your ideas, insight, and expertise will directly influence sustainable transport solutions.

You'll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values professional growth, flexible working, and genuine work‑life balance. If you're looking for a role that blends technical challenge with real impact, this Senior Transport Planner position could be exactly what you're looking for.

You will be joining a well‑established and highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. The company is known for delivering innovative, practical transport and infrastructure solutions to a diverse client base – from private developers to local authorities. With a supportive environment, strong mentorship, and clear career progression pathways, this is a workplace where you'll feel valued and encouraged to reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals for a range of development projects.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Use modelling and analysis tools such as Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY), LinSig, and TRICS to assess transport impacts.
• Support junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Contribute to business development, proposals and bids to help grow the development planning team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field.
• Previous experience in development planning within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical skills with relevant transport modelling and design software.
• Excellent report writing, communication and client‑facing abilities.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell leave).
• Professional membership support and funded CPD.
• Private healthcare and pension scheme.
• A culture that genuinely supports career progression and professional development.

Location & Work‑style

Based in Leeds, you'll have access to a new office with great transport links, working within a hybrid pattern designed to suit your lifestyle. As part of a national consultancy, there's also genuine scope to advance into Principal and Associate level roles as you continue to grow.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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