Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Overview

In this role, you will lead and support a range of high-profile transport planning projects across the UK, with a focus on the public sector. You’ll work within a collaborative Transport Planning team to deliver robust business cases, major scheme appraisals, and regional strategies, shaping investment decisions. You will engage clients and stakeholders at all levels, mentor junior staff, and contribute to innovative, sustainable transport solutions. This position offers growth within a reputable firm and the chance to impact transport outcomes across the North of England and beyond.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transport appraisal and business case projects
• Develop evidence bases to inform transport investment decisions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable transport solutions across the UK
• Support business development activities within transport planning
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to meet standards and expectations

Key requirements

• Experience leading and supporting transport appraisal and business case projects
• Experience developing evidence bases to support transport investment decisions
• Knowledge across modes including active travel and public transport
• Broad understanding of current transportation trends and challenges
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently and in a wider project team

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Mentoring and guidance to junior team members
• Transport appraisal
• Business case development
• Evidence base construction for investments

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