Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning-led consultancy in the UK is hiring a Transport Planner to support exciting infrastructure projects. This role provides a collaborative, people-focused environment for professionals keen on sustainable solutions, with opportunities to engage with clients and shape development strategies.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK transport policy and planning frameworks.
• Technical proficiency in transport analysis tools.
• Ability to manage workload proactively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports like Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Analyze transport data using industry-standard tools.
• Liaise with teams and clients for project support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related field

Tools

TRICS

ARCADY

PICADY

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

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A great opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a growing, friendly team within a leading planning-led consultancy. This role offers the chance to support an expanding pipeline of exciting infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

You’ll contribute to a wide range of schemes, ranging from public sector masterplans and community developments to private commercial and residential proposal, while collaborating across offices and disciplines. This is an ideal role for someone with a solid grounding in transport planning who wants to deepen their experience within a supportive, people-first environment.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with clients, shape development strategies, and prepare key transport deliverables - playing a valuable role in delivering sustainable transport solutions across sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Travel Plans.
• Analyse development-related transport data using industry-standard tools (e.g. TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, AutoCAD, Excel).
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to support project delivery.

Desired Candidate Profile

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related field.
• Sound understanding of UK transport policy, planning frameworks, and the development process.
• Technical proficiency in key software (e.g. TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, AutoCAD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage workload proactively.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy committed to people, innovation, and sustainable development. You’ll work on interesting projects from day one, receive strong mentoring and progression support, and be part of a dynamic, values-driven culture.

Private healthcare, pension scheme, flexible working, cycle to work scheme, life insurance, professional development support, and more.

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