Senior Transport Planner | Sheffield | Hybrid

Pertemps; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Sheffield is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join their team. The role involves leading transport assessments, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients on various projects. Candidates should have over 5 years in transport planning and a relevant degree, along with proficiency in specific assessment tools. The position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in development or transport planning.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals.
• Prepare junction capacity assessments.
• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Access Appraisals

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Geography

Tools

TRICS

Junctions 9

LinSig

TEMPRO

Job description

Senior Transport Planner | Sheffield | £45–55k (DOE) | Hybrid

I’m working with a well-established planning, design, and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. Their Sheffield office is looking to bring on a Senior Transport Planner to support a growing pipeline of development and infrastructure projects.

The Role

You’ll be joining a busy and collaborative transport team delivering work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role will involve:

• Leading Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals
• Preparing junction capacity assessments (Junctions 9, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig)
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and design teams
• Contributing to project and fee proposals, and helping grow client relationships

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ experience in development or transport planning
• Proficiency with TRICS, Junctions 9, LinSig, and TEMPRO
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• Experience managing small to medium-sized projects
• A relevant degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar

Why Join

• Hybrid working – split your time between home and the Sheffield office
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Diverse project portfolio across the UK
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for progression