Senior - Principal Transport Planner

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Transport Consulting team works with public and private sector clients to shape cities, places and developments that are sustainable, inclusive and deliverable. We act as trusted advisors, supporting clients through the planning process by combining technical rigour, strategic thinking and strong relationships to unlock complex development opportunities.

The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Principal / Senior Transport Planner to join our innovative and collaborative Transport Consulting team. Given the variety of job titles across the industry, this role may suit candidates currently working as senior or principal transport planners, engineers or development planning consultants.

You will work across a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects, including major regeneration schemes, the refurbishment and extension of buildings, masterplans, new towns and nationally significant infrastructure.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide early‑stage advice, lead and assure technical work, and develop transport strategies that can be clearly justified through the design and planning process. Your work will combine design input, advising clients on active travel and sustainable transport, technical analysis and modelling, and supporting on‑site and off‑site transport design requirements for all users.

You will manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, quality and commercial aspects, including fee negotiations with clients. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, support the development of junior colleagues, and contribute to business development and work‑winning activities. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a wide and high‑profile portfolio of projects, including major regeneration and development schemes such as Southall Gas Works, Canada Water, Green Quarter and the London Cancer Hub;

new towns and strategic housing developments across the UK; and nationally significant infrastructure associated development including Heathrow expansion, HS2, White Horse Reservoir and Euston Station. You will also contribute to stadium and major event projects, alongside refurbishment and redevelopment schemes such as Brent Cross, 1 Broadgate, the O2 Centre and BBC Television Centre, gaining exposure to projects from early concept through to delivery.

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 to 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?

You will bring:

A strong interest in how transport supports development, place‑making and wider policy objectivesUK Planning Experience Experience leading transport and development planning work, including early‑stage advice, design development, technical assurance and planning submissions, for development sites, urban areas, public realm or major destinations

The ability to analyse, model and assess future transport demand and network requirements, and apply transport design guidance to development and infrastructure schemes

Experience developing and negotiating transport strategies with local authorities, and confidently justifying technical positions through the design and planning process

The ability to manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and commercial outcomes

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to visualise and articulate complex problems, produce clear, structured documents and build trusted client relationships

You will also be motivated to develop others, contribute to the success of our business through work winning and business development, and grow your own leadership capability within a collaborative and supportive team.

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