Transport​/Senior Transport Planner

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom;
Sheffield, United Kingdom;
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom;
Manchester, United Kingdom;
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include, and value everyone.

As a Transport / Senior Transport Planner, you’ll be based in one of our northern offices (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, or Newcastle), leading the development of transport policy, strategy, and business cases. You’ll manage project work streams, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders. You’ll contribute to business development, shape regional transport agendas, and help deliver some of the UK’s most exciting and transformative transport projects.

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for shaping the future of transport and who wants to grow their career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues—such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation—to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it, our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Lead the development of transport policy, strategy, and business cases. Manage project work streams, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders. Contribute to business development and bid/tender activity. Shape regional transport agendas and help deliver major transport projects.

We’re looking for a Transport / Senior Transport Planner with a strong track record in shaping transport policy, strategy, and business case development. You’ll bring technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to a team delivering some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile transport projects.

• A strong interest in transportation, transport policy and strategy, business cases, placemaking, and sustainability
• Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent), e.g., Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning
• Member (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional organisation (such as CIHT, CILT, TPS or ICE) or ideally aiming for chartered status (e.g. CTPP)
• Demonstrable skills in transport policy and strategy, business cases, transport economics, scheme development and appraisal, or sustainable transport planning
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheet-based data analysis and economic appraisal; familiarity with TAG and HM Treasury Green Book guidance
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to clients and colleagues
• Experience contributing to successful bids and tenders, demonstrating commercial awareness and client engagement capability
• MSc or postgraduate qualification in a transport-related subject
• Interest or qualification in urban design and experience with major movement studies
• Knowledge of the North-West and/or North-East and regional transport and regeneration market

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

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