Transport Planner

Stantec Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks an enthusiastic Transport Planner in Northampton. This role involves supporting technical delivery of transport projects and preparing assessments and plans. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant field and have experience in the planning system. The position offers competitive salary, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the planning system with experience in Transport Assessments and Travel Planning.
• Strong numerical skills managing budget and quality at project level.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of transportation projects.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and other transport studies.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, and local authorities.

Skills

Transport Planning

Analytical skills

Project management

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in transportation, geography, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Relevant software packages for transport assessments

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Transport Planner to join our busy and well-established Transport Planning team in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of transport planning—particularly development planning—and an interest in supporting a variety of public sector schemes. As part of our team, you'll contribute to high‑profile projects across Northampton, including major Sustainable Urban Extensions, the SEGRO Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange, and the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus. You’ll also have the chance to work on exciting developments further afield, such as Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit, Alconbury Weald, Aylesbury Woodlands, Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, and Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre. Our office is based in the village of Blisworth, near Junction 15 of the M1, where we've been located since 2003. It’s a welcoming and collaborative working environment set in a picturesque location close to the Grand Union Canal.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of transportation projects
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and a range of transport studies
• Undertake associated technical and analytical work
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, local authorities and the public
• Support and mentor junior team members

This position offers significant opportunities for career progression and personal development, supported by mentoring, training and guidance towards professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography, engineering, or a related discipline
• Understanding of the planning system with experience in Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, junction modelling/analysis and relevant software packages
• Strong numerical skills with experience managing budget and quality at project level
• Ideally working towards a professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Transport Planning Professional)

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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Culture

• Our People Culture: A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Awards: Stantec was named International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE Awards, and is consistently ranked in the top 10 most sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to great projects and frameworks
• Industry‑leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions