Transport Planner

Stantec; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave (buy/sell)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to join our growing Transport Planning team with opportunities in London, Reading and Southampton. You will contribute to transport strategies, business cases and economic assessments for public sector clients across the UK, translating technical evidence into clear recommendations.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, developing transport strategies, analysing data and communicating findings to clients.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset applied to transport planning and policy.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and present clear recommendations.

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

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Client-facing

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Transport Planning

Geography/Economics/Mathematics/Physics

Job description

At Stantec, we’re looking for a motivated Transport Planner to join our growing Transport Planning team, with opportunities available in London, Reading and Southampton . This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that influence how people travel, how communities develop and how public transport networks evolve across the UK.

Working with public sector clients, you’ll contribute to transport strategies, business cases and economic assessments that help shape future investment and improve transport provision. If you enjoy exploring complex challenges, analysing information and turning your findings into clear, compelling recommendations, this could be the role for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, curious and confident communicating ideas. You’ll enjoy working with data and evidence, but you’ll also be able to look beyond the numbers, understand the bigger picture and explain what your findings mean for clients.

You’ll ideally have:

• 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.

WHY JOIN US

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 and more.

Hybrid / Flexible working:

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

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.