Transport Planner - Senior / Principal Consultant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance sustainability and transport efficiency. You will develop innovative policies and strategies, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and lead a team dedicated to optimizing transport networks. With a focus on creativity and practicality, you will contribute to the future of transport planning while enjoying a competitive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance and health screening

Life assurance and income protection

Company pension scheme

EAP and mental health support

25 days annual leave, with buy/sell options

Season Ticket Loan/Cycle to Work

Share Incentive Plan

Up to 5 days volunteering leave

Discretionary bonus scheme based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and policy development.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships and enhance brand awareness.
• Lead proposal development and manage client relationships.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Technical Analysis

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., MRTPI)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

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Posted:

10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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About Steer

Steer is a global consultancy specialising in critical services and infrastructure that make our world work.

Our interdisciplinary teams combine deep industry experience, insights, strategic excellence, commercial acumen, and technical expertise, leveraging advanced technology and data science. We are trusted to deliver impactful solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.

Learn more about us at our website: Steer | Connecting people, places & economies.

About the role

We seek a motivated, collaborative Senior / Principal Transport Planner for our Transport Policy & Solutions team. You will work on projects impacting sustainability and transport efficiency.

The team focuses on research, planning, and evaluation of initiatives to optimize transport networks, support carbon reduction, air quality, safety, and quality of life.

We develop policies and strategies for governments, industry, and communities, covering transport, mobility, economic development, spatial planning, digitisation, and decarbonisation, ensuring future-proof decisions.

With political, economic, and environmental shifts, long-term planning is crucial. We partner with agencies at all levels to navigate complexities, offering pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that embrace uncertainty.

Our planners balance creativity with practicality, responding to local needs, supporting economic growth, and engaging stakeholders to build consensus and advocate for change.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Maintain client relationships and enhance brand awareness.
• Develop proposals as a key team member.
• Provide constructive feedback and deliver high-quality technical work efficiently.
• Take responsibility for career development and project delivery.
• Share knowledge and collaborate across teams.
• Support technical, analytical, strategic, and policy advice to clients.
• Undertake technical analysis, report writing, and presentations.
• Manage small to medium projects or major workstreams.
• Assist business development in the UK and internationally.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to technical discipline development activities.

Principal Consultant (PC) Responsibilities:

• Lead proposal development and manage client relationships.
• Build new relationships through profile raising and business development.
• Refine Steer’s offerings to meet client needs.
• Lead teams and projects to ensure effective performance.
• Manage projects to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Provide strategic, commercial, and technical advice, especially in rail industry and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead report writing and presentations, coordinating technical input.
• Manage work streams with supervision, applying best practices.
• Mentor and role-model for junior staff.
• Develop personal expertise aligned with client needs.

We empower our employees and value dedication and passion. As an employee-owned company, we are industry leaders.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all candidates regardless of background or identity. Accommodations are available upon request.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance and health screening
• Life assurance and income protection
• Company pension scheme
• EAP and mental health support
• 25 days annual leave, with buy/sell options
• Season Ticket Loan/Cycle to Work
• Share Incentive Plan
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on performance

To apply, complete our online form and attach your CV and cover letter.