Senior Transportation Planner

HDR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to enhance transportation planning projects in Greater London, UK. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include supporting project delivery, analyzing data, and preparing reports in collaboration with clients and teams across multiple regions including the USA, Canada, and Middle East.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a commitment to improving how people travel and work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with transportation planning and urban design.
• Background in active travel, public transport, and scheme development.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in transportation project delivery.
• Collate and analyze project data and information.
• Prepare deliverables including analyses and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Urban design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HDR is in search of a dynamic, diverse, and talented Senior Transport Planner to join our growing transport program in the United Kingdom (UK). Someone who is passionate about designing transport solutions that genuinely improve how people live, work, and travel? The position would support the development of transportation planning projects in the UK and supporting similar projects in the US, Canada and Middle East.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the delivery of transportation projects in the UK and supporting similar projects in the Middle East, USA and Canada.
• Collate and analyse project data and information
• Work closely with junior staff and technicians on project development
• Prepare deliverables including analyses and reports.
• Support the development of project and fee proposals
• Work directly with clients supporting their transport needs and establish relationships.
• Work collaboratively with other teams in HDR, including those based in the UK, Middle East and North America.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 5 years' experience with transportation planning and urban design
• Background in active travel, public transport, scheme development, master planning, developing strategies, studies and appraisals, and development control including preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills

Locations

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London
Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Details

Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Transportation Planning
Job Posting: Jun 1, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.