Transport Planner

Buro Happold group.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to join its Transport & Mobility team. This hybrid position involves working on diverse projects like urban development and infrastructure planning. Candidates should have experience in transport planning and data analysis, as well as strong communication skills. The role offers an attractive salary, private medical insurance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development are also highlighted.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Generous company pension scheme

Cycle scheme

Corporate discounts

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport economics and data analysis/modelling.
• Capability in planning strategy and integrated design.
• Understanding of development planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and analyze transport data.
• Concept design for transport schemes.
• Draft technical reports and presentations.
• Manage time per project schedules and client expectations.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong communication skills

Creative and innovative mindset

Project team collaboration

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Tools

Adobe packages (Illustrator, InDesign)

GIS

Job description

Transport Planner

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team to work on a diverse range of projects that cover urban development, infrastructure planning and design, resource management, and programme delivery. This position is within our Cities business unit that is at the forefront of innovation in the urban environment. The role will be a hybrid position attached to either our Bath, London, Leeds or Manchester offices.

About the Role

As a Consultant Transport Planner, you will work within our Transport and Mobility team, part of our Cities business unit. This role involves participating in a variety of exciting projects globally, from strategic master planning to transport assessments at the development stage. Our recent projects include a large-scale medical facility in Qatar, Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in North London, and a master plan for a garden city in Malaysia.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in transport planning, economics, and / or transport data analysis / modelling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and present work to both internal and external stakeholders
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a lateral thinking approach
• Experience working as part of a project-based team
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (other software tools are a plus)

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Adobe packages (Illustrator and InDesign) and GIS
• Capability in other transport or city planning skills such as master planning and planning strategy
• Understanding of development planning principles and integrated design within master planning
• Experience working on international projects and flexibility to travel

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, development, and analysis of transport data
• Concept design and master planning for transport schemes
• Involvement in design workshops and developing concept designs
• Drafting technical reports and presentations
• Managing time in accordance with project schedules and client expectations
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to bids
• Promoting transport planning / analysis to existing and potential clients
• Training junior staff and contributing to the upskilling of the wider transport planning team

What We Offer You

We offer a hybrid working arrangement, an attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection, holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) with flexible arrangements, a generous company pension scheme, and flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts. You will also receive enhanced parenthood leave policies, a 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month, a strong commitment to your continuous development with memberships to professional bodies, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for networking, mentoring, and an international culture that honours diversity.

Location & Details

Job Reference: burohappold / TP / 659 / 1819
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Category: Transportation
Discipline: Transport
Location: Bath, London, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 13 February, 2026