Transport Planner

Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Location:

Sheffield About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice, and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, the North of England, and the wider UK.

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and other transport planning documents for planning applications.
• Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.
• Analyse traffic, travel behaviour, accessibility, and transport data to support development proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, highway authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings, site visits, and discussions with local planning and highway authorities.
• Manage your workload effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance, and industry best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.
• Support the delivery of projects across a range of development sectors and geographic locations.

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-7 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and related technical documents.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance.
• Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY, and Lin Sig), TRICS, and TEMPro.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits where required.
• Experience using GIS software.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, accessibility, and travel planning.
• Experience contributing to planning appeals, public inquiries, or public consultation exercises.
• Knowledge of transport planning policy and development management across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, and the North of England.
• Experience working with local highway authorities and transport stakeholders.
• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Pension scheme, annual leave, and additional employee benefits.