Associate Transport Planner

Associate Transport Planner

Leeds

£60,000 - £75,000

About Us
We are looking for an Associate Transport Planner to join a leading transport planning, infrastructure and environmental consultancy, supporting public and private-sector clients across the UK. As they continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Associate Transport Planner to join our expanding team.

 

The Role

As an Associate Transport Planner, you will take a key role in managing and delivering a wide range of transport planning projects. You will provide technical leadership, support junior colleagues, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transport planner seeking greater responsibility, autonomy and the chance to help drive project strategy and client engagement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage transport planning projects across development planning, infrastructure planning and transport assessments.
• Prepare and review technical reports including Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and feasibility studies.
• Provide strategic input into projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and presentations.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical development.
• Liaise effectively with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams.
• Support the continued improvement of internal processes, modelling capabilities and service delivery.

 

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical strength and a collaborative, proactive approach.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in transport planning, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proven track record delivering development-related transport projects.
• Proficiency in transport planning tools such as TRICS, TEMPro, junction modelling software (e.g., PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Confidence in liaising with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

 

On Offer

• Up-to £75,000 salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid/flexible working options.
• Support with professional development and Chartership.
• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities to work on a diverse range of high-profile and challenging projects.