Senior Transport Planner

Russell Taylor; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner or Principal Transport Planner to join their Transport North team. Based in Leeds or Newcastle, the position offers hybrid working and involves delivering transport planning advice for diverse projects. Ideal candidates will have several years of UK transport planning experience, strong analytical and report-writing skills, and familiarity with highway design principles. A commitment to professional development is strongly supported.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Collaborative culture

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in UK transport planning consultancy.
• Experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Produce development-related transport reports.
• Mentor junior members of the transport planning team.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Analytical skills

Highway design principles

AutoCAD

GIS software

Report writing

UK planning process

Education

Degree or Master's in Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Geography

Tools

TRICS

TEMPro

Junctions

LinSig

TRANSYT

Job description

Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner

Permanent Leeds or Newcastle Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading international consultancy to recruit a Senior Transport Planner or Principal Transport Planner for their established Transport North team, based in either Leeds or Newcastle. The role offers hybrid working, combining office-based collaboration with home working flexibility.This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable and resilient transport solutions, combining global expertise with strong local delivery. You will be part of a well-established and supportive team working on a broad range of development-led and public-sector transport planning projects across the North of England.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering development-related transport planning advice, supporting planning applications and infrastructure-led growth across a diverse client base. Projects typically involve working for housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, planners and other professional advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Authoring transport chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Producing a range of development-related transport reports to support planning submissions
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting transport data
• Applying highway design principles to support site access and layout design
• Undertaking site visits and attending client, stakeholder and authority meetings
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the transport planning team
• Assisting with client liaison and work-winning, including preparing fee proposals
• Staying up to date with current guidance, standards and best practice within transport planning

Full day-to-day support will be provided by experienced transport planning professionals, alongside clear opportunities for progression.

Skills & Experience

We are seeking a motivated and versatile individual with several years' experience in UK transport planning consultancy, ideally including:

• Proven experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Strong analytical skills with experience collating and interpreting data
• Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to development access
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, LinSig and TRANSYT
• Strong report-writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• A good understanding of the UK planning process
• Some experience developing and maintaining client relationships would be advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, driven and keen to progress within transport consultancy
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured technical outputs
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team-based project delivery

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Degree or Master's in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• Progress toward or achievement of professional accreditation (e.g. CIHT, CILT, TPP, ICE)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options (including reduced or compressed hours)
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile development and infrastructure projects
• Strong commitment to professional development, innovation and long-term career progression

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