Transport Planner

Transport Planner Location: Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool – United Kingdom Recruiter contact: Emma Cantley About the Business Unit Mott MacDonald helps conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. We deliver business cases, advice on revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation, and support the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. Overview of the Role Transport planning is a core service at Mott MacDonald. As a Transport Planner you’ll work in one of our northern offices to support the development of transport strategies, business cases and wider planning projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyse data, contribute to reports and proposals, and attend client meetings. We seek someone with enthusiasm, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset. Candidate Specification Essential A strong interest in transport policy, strategy, business cases, placemaking, and sustainability. Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, or Urban Planning. A member (or working towards membership) of a professional organisation such as CIHT, CILT, TPS or ICE. Demonstrable skills in 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 manipulation and interpretation of transport and socio‑economic data using spreadsheets and other tools. Desirable MSc or post‑degree qualification in a transport‑related subject. Experience with mapping software packages and GIS skills. Interest or qualification in urban design and experience of working on major movement studies. Knowledge of the North‑West and/or North‑East regional transport market. Understanding of the Department for Transport’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and the Green Book. UK Immigration We are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship. Agile Working We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust, allowing you to work in the most effective way to meet client, team, and personal commitments. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility If you are disabled or need support during the recruitment process, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for reasonable adjustments. Benefits Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan. Access to Peppy, providing support from menopause experts. Wellbeing support through a comprehensive programme for you and your family. Flexibility to tailor your health benefits. Financial Wellbeing Matching pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× basic salary; optional increase to 6×. Income protection scheme with financial benefit and return‑to‑work support. Flexible benefits such as increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes based on business success. Lifestyle Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year, including public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave. Entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years of service. Employee saving schemes and discounts. Enhanced Family and Carers Leave 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave matches maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and Development Primary annual professional institution subscription. Enduring opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options. Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes Wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers. Contribution opportunities within our communities through social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr