Transport Planner

Stantec; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave with buy/sell days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Discounted gym membership

More

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a transport planning professional to join a multidisciplinary team and support the development of transport strategies and business cases for public sector projects. You will turn technical evidence into actionable recommendations through strong analysis and clear reporting.

You’ll engage with clients, contribute to transport options, and work across disciplines to deliver impactful outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.
• An interest in transport strategy, public transport, business cases and transport economics.
• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• A logical, analytical approach and the ability to interpret data to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with clients, ask questions and understand their priorities.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in improving transport networks and outcomes for communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality reports, business cases and technical documents to support transport planning and strategy projects.
• Contribute to transport strategies, public transport studies and economic assessments.
• Analyse data and evidence to develop practical, innovative and evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the development and evaluation of transport options, considering their wider economic, social and environmental impacts.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, asking the right questions to understand their needs and communicate findings clearly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across transport planning, engineering and related disciplines to deliver successful project outcomes.

Skills

Report writing

Client-facing

Data analysis

Transport planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Civil Engineering / Transport Planning related degree

Geography / Economics / Mathematics / Physics related degree

Tools

Excel

GIS

Job description

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of transport strategies and business cases across a range of public sector projects. You’ll combine analytical thinking with strong report writing and client-facing skills, helping to turn technical evidence into meaningful advice that informs decision-making. You will:

• Prepare high-quality reports, business cases and technical documents to support transport planning and strategy projects.
• Contribute to transport strategies, public transport studies and economic assessments.
• Analyse data and evidence to develop practical, innovative and evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the development and evaluation of transport options, considering their wider economic, social and environmental impacts.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, asking the right questions to understand their needs and communicate findings clearly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across transport planning, engineering and related disciplines to deliver successful project outcomes.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will help shape transport investment and policy, supporting better-connected communities and more sustainable travel choices. By combining strong analytical skills with a strategic mindset, you’ll help clients understand complex challenges, assess their options and make informed decisions that deliver lasting benefits. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your experience across a varied portfolio of public sector projects, developing your technical expertise and confidence in client-facing consultancy.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.
• An interest in transport strategy, public transport, business cases and transport economics.
• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• A logical, analytical approach and the ability to interpret data to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with clients, ask questions and understand their priorities.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in improving transport networks and outcomes for communities.

At Stantec, you can build a career that makes a difference. Join us and help shape the future of transport, The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

We put people first

We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions and support towards professional qualifications. We are better together: Join a supportive multidisciplinary team where you’ll collaborate, learn and grow alongside experienced colleagues.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - and we want you to be part of it.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension
• Annual leave with the option to buy/sell days
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Discounted gym membership
• More

Hybrid / Flexible working

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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