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Join to apply for the Transport Planner role at Mott MacDonald Location/s: Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool; UK Recruiter contact: Emma Cantley Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. About The Business Unit 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. Overview Of The Role Transport planning is a core service at Mott MacDonald, forming a vital part of our extensive transport business. We specialise in business case development, policy, and strategy, and are proud to support some of the UK’s most high-profile projects, including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Liverpool Central, West Yorkshire Mass Transit, and major schemes for National Highways. We’re also leading the way in active travel and alternative mode transport planning. In the North, we work across West and South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Cumbria, and Wales, delivering both large-scale and local transport strategies, business cases, and funding bids. Our team operates across major frameworks with Transport for Greater Manchester, Merseytravel, Cheshire and Cumbria, West and South Yorkshire Combined Authorities, and local authorities such as Sheffield and Bradford. We’re at the forefront of future mobility, advising the Department for Transport on innovation, alternative fuels, and transport technology, while helping authorities develop strategies that support sustainable travel, decarbonisation, regeneration, and public health. As a Transport Planner, you’ll be based in one of our northern offices (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, or Newcastle), supporting the development of transport strategies, business cases, and wider planning projects. You’ll work as part of multidisciplinary teams, delivering technical inputs, analysing data, and contributing to reports and proposals. You’ll have opportunities to attend client meetings, learn from experienced colleagues, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in shaping the future of transport through policy, strategy, and business case development. You’ll bring enthusiasm, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset to a team working on some of the UK’s most exciting transport projects. Candidate specification You’ll typically have around 2–4 years of post-graduate experience in transport planning, with exposure to one or more of the following areas: transport policy, strategy, business cases, transport economics, rail and bus planning, or sustainable transport. Essential A strong interest in transportation, transport policy and strategy, business cases, placemaking, and sustainability. Degree in a related discipline (Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning) The successful candidate will be a member (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional organisation such as CIHT, CILT, TPS or ICE Demonstrable skills in at least some of the following: transport policy and strategy, business cases, transport economics, scheme development and appraisal, or sustainable transport planning Good report writing abilities Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including the ability to manipulate and interpret transport and socio-economic data using spreadsheets and other tools Desirable An MSc or post degree qualifications in a transport related subject Use of mapping software packages and GIS skills An interest or qualification in urban design and experience of working on major movement studies Knowledge of the North‑West and/or North‑East and regional transport and regeneration market An understanding of the role of the Department for Transport’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and His Majesty’s (HM) Treasury Green Book in scheme development UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return‑to‑work support due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after five years’ service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. Location(s): Leeds, GB; Liverpool, GB; Sheffield, GB; Manchester, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Transport Discipline: Planning and modelling Job Ref: 12111 Recruiter Contact: Emma Cantley Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr