Senior/Principal Transport Planner (Public Transport)

Overview

As a Senior to Principal Public Transport Planner, you will drive improvements in UK bus services within a key Integrated Transport Planning team. You’ll shape sustainable mobility solutions, working with local authorities and partners to deliver value-for-money public transport networks. Your work includes policy development, franchising and partnership models, and data-driven fare and network design. Join a people‑focused, innovative consultancy committed to enhancing society together and delivering real community impact.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work model
• flexible hours
• private medical and dental cover
• pension with 7% employer contribution
• profit sharing with 40% of profit distributed
• opportunity to purchase company shares

Responsibilities

• Conduct network reviews to ensure services meet purpose and value
• Develop and refine public transport policies
• Design and implement franchising and partnership models, including Enhanced Partnerships
• Design and evaluate fares and ticketing schemes using big data models
• Support business case development and funding processes (bus franchising, EVs, infrastructure)
• Provide specialist input for new public transport networks (demand forecasting, integration plans, route testing)
• Develop tools to prioritise investment in services and bus infrastructure

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of the UK bus sector, policy and legislation
• Experience in UK bus operations and network planning
• Experience with ticketing and concessionary travel schemes
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to interrogate datasets
• GIS mapping software experience
• Ability to identify network change needs and deliver feasible, affordable solutions
• Excellent report writing and clear communication of findings
• Proven track record in managing sizeable projects to scope and budget
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships and securing new work
• Experience supporting junior staff and working within a team

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Adaptability and willingness to adopt new ways of working
• GIS mapping software
• Big data modelling for fares and networks
• Data analysis and interpretation

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