Senior​/Principal Transport Planner; Urban Mobility

About Pell Frischmann
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure and regeneration. Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client‑focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations and innovative approach.

Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership – Pell Frischmann is part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG‑Stiftung, whose mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation responsible for the environmental and social commitments arising from the closure of Germany’s coal mining industry.

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our London transport urban mobility team, working at the intersection of engineering, planning and public policy. The role will support public‑sector clients including local authorities and government agencies in delivering transport planning, infrastructure appraisal, active travel, public realm and multimodal network studies. We offer a broad range of projects and a strong pipeline of work that will ensure you will not be pigeon‑holed into one thing only.

Our London team is based on the famous Baker Street, conveniently located in Central London and operates in a dynamic consultancy setting, balancing technical rigour with policy influence, supporting government decision‑making and delivering sustainable, people‑focused transport solutions for the capital and the wider UK public sector. We have over 100 people from a broad range of sectors in our London office, where collaboration is at the heart of what we do, from project delivery to social gatherings.

• Lead/manage and deliver transport planning commissions for public‑sector clients
• Manage and author transport studies, multimodal corridor assessments, strategic transport planning, inputs, active travel, bus priority and public realm improvement schemes
• Oversee production of transport planning outputs including data analysis, GIS mapping and transport modelling, translating this into technical insights and recommendations for clients
• Provide expert advice on sustainable travel, active modes, public transport integration, urban mobility, and transport decarbonisation
• Collaborate with internal engineering, environmental and design teams to ensure planning insight informs infrastructure solutions
• Manage client relationships, project budgets and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Mentor and support junior transport planners
• Support bids, framework opportunities and business development for public‑sector transport commissions

This position is not focused on logistics or freight and requires strong capability in public‑sector transport strategy, transport planning and stakeholder engagement within the transport landscape.

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography or related field
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Chartered or working towards chartership (TPP, CIHT, RTPI, ICE or equivalent)

• Significant transport planning experience in consultancy or working with public‑sector local authority clients
• Experience delivering multimodal transport studies, active travel and bus priority schemes
• Strong understanding of transport policy and governance at local, regional and national levels
• Direct experience working with local authorities in London and the South East
• Experience leading projects under UK public‑sector frameworks
• Exposure to transport scheme design integration with engineering teams
• Experience developing transport strategies and making the case for funding

• Strong analytical capability (transport data, traffic modelling, scenario forecasting)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and non‑technical…