Senior / Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy)

Our client are seeking a highly motivated and experienced transport planner at Senior or Principal Consultant level to join their policy and strategy practice.

You'll bring enthusiasm, strong people skills, and excellent capabilities in report writing, research, and analysis, along with the ambition to step quickly into greater responsibility.

A key requirement is experience developing business cases that support sustainable transport initiatives. You'll have the chance to accelerate your career by working alongside industry leaders in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What they're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring a solid consultancy background with a strong record of delivering transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients.
• Demonstrate strong technical capability, particularly in preparing evidence-based business cases for sustainable transport schemes.
• Have experience conducting research that generates meaningful insights to inform people-focused transport networks.
• Exhibit a proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment in sustainable transport solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of UK transport policy and current sector challenges.
• Demonstrate effective project and task management, including delivering work to agreed scope and budget.
• Be skilled at building and maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to secure new work.
• Have an expanding network of industry contacts and positive client feedback.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats, adapting style to suit different audiences and purposes.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification.
• Actively contribute to the wider profession by:
• Engaging in professional bodies, working groups, or industry forums.
• Sharing knowledge through presentations, publications, or thought leadership.
• Keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practice.
• Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy debates.
• Mentoring colleagues and early‑career professionals.

Please get in touch for further information or apply today.