Transport Planner - All Levels

Calibre Search; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Sheffield is seeking Transport Planners at all levels. The role involves contributing to diverse transport planning projects with responsibilities like site appraisals and stakeholder engagement. The company offers a supportive environment focused on employee development, a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, and a structured professional development programme. Ideal candidates are motivated, have strong communication skills, and are ready for greater responsibilities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional subscription contributions

Enhanced maternity scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Motivated professionals who can contribute to or lead transport planning projects.
• Ability to perform site appraisals, transport assessments, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to or lead a diverse range of transport planning projects.
• Conduct site appraisals and prepare transport assessments and strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders and liaise with clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise tasks

Enthusiasm for transport planning

Job description

Transport Planner

Are you an ambitious Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career?

We're working with a highly respected, employee-owned consultancy experiencing sustained growth, and they're now expanding their Transport Planning & Infrastructure team in Sheffield. We're seeking Transport Planners at all levels - from Graduate through to Senior, Principal, Project Manager and Team Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving multidisciplinary environment where you can develop quickly, gain exposure to high-profile UK projects, and work with a supportive team that invests heavily in professional development.

The Role

You'll contribute to - or lead, depending on experience - a diverse range of transport planning projects for public and private sector clients. Typical responsibilities include:

• Site appraisals and site promotion
• Transport Assessments & Transport Statements
• Travel Plans and sustainable mobility strategies
• Junction and network modelling
• Development and infrastructure planning
• Data analysis, forecasting and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and client liaison

We're looking for motivated professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.

About the Employer

This employee-owned consultancy is one of the UK's leading planning-led practices, offering integrated services across:

• Transport Planning & Infrastructure
• Planning Research & Analysis
• Masterplanning & Urban Design
• Architecture
• Town Planning
• Sustainability
• Environmental Services

You'll join an experienced, collaborative team that offers genuine career progression, exposure to varied projects, and direct access to supportive senior professionals.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company pension (salary sacrifice available)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional subscription contributions
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Hybrid working (with structured, collaborative office days)

Professional Development & Wellbeing

The organisation places a strong focus on people, wellbeing and long-term career growth. You'll have access to:

• A structured CPD programme with internal and external speakers
• Annual performance and development reviews
• Support towards chartership (CIHT, CILT, TPS)
• Dedicated mentoring
• A culture promoting diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
• A variety of technical responsibilities not usually available in larger organisations

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity suits Transport Planners who are:

• Enthusiastic and forward‑thinking
• Ready to step into roles with greater responsibility
• Keen to work on high‑impact development projects
• Interested in progressing in a flexible, employee‑focused environment

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more about the role before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.