Transport Planner

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The Opportunity
We are seeking diverse and experienced individuals who can demonstrate transport planning, strategy and policy, low carbon transport, consultation, and project management capabilities, with an interest in new innovations in transport and mobility.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of an existing strong transport planning team in Birmingham city centre. The Transport Planning team works with a number of high-profile clients both in the UK and internationally including National Highways, Network Rail, Department for Transport, EBRD and Birmingham Airport. We offer a full suite of Transport Planning solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of our clients. The role of digital is increasingly important to efficiently deliver clear and engaging outputs.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?
Your day-to-day duties will include supporting senior management and project managers in delivering projects, while developing and maintaining positive relationships with key clients. You will identify future opportunities for new services by assisting in bids/submissions and work winning activities, taking part in business development activities to support the continued growth of the Cities, Planning and Design team.

We are looking for candidates who can work under clear instruction and independently, with experience delivering quality outputs aligned with project deadlines. In particular, you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the private and public sector markets and be keen to develop their skills and experience in the delivery of transport planning, transport strategy and policy, low carbon and future mobility projects

Requirements

• A background in transport planning (with technical knowledge demonstrated across areas such as transport strategy and policy, transport modelling, engineering, active travel, low carbon transport and future mobility) within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Degree qualification and chartered or working towards chartership in relevant institution CIHT/ TPP/ ICE or similar.
• Familiar with writing and presenting technical reports that will add value to clients.
• You should have sufficient practical experience to be able to participate in meetings with transport agencies, operators, local authorities and private sector clients to demonstrate competence, understanding and a problem-solving attitude.
• Understanding of developing transport assessment / transport and development impact analysis and transport commercial issues (e.g. benefits and costs of transport schemes and likely key considerations which might affect delivery).
• Awareness of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, GIS) to interpret transport data and present findings effectively.

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What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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Closing date: 29th of November 2025