Assistant Transport PlannerSheffield (24 Years)

Cibsejournal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner with 2–4 years of experience in Sheffield. You will support in delivering transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies. A degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Planning is essential. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for career development. Join a friendly team and contribute to impactful projects across Yorkshire and the Midlands.

Benefits

Career development pathways

Inclusive team environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning or development planning.
• Understanding of the UK planning process and planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues in delivering transport assessments and planning submissions.
• Conduct travel plans and sustainability/access strategies.
• Model junction capacity and conduct feasibility studies.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and design teams.

Skills

Transport planning

Clear technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or similar

Tools

Junctions 9/10

LinSig

AutoCAD

TRICS

TEMPro

GIS

Job description

Assistant Transport Planner – Sheffield (2–4 Years’ Experience)

£30,000 – £38,000 + Benefits | Sheffield | Hybrid Working

We are supporting a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Sheffield that is looking to expand its Transport Planning team with a talented Assistant Transport Planner (2–4 years’ experience). The team works on a strong pipeline of regional development, transport strategy and active travel projects across Yorkshire and the Midlands.

The Role

You’ll support senior colleagues in the delivery of:

• Transport Assessments & Statement for planning submissions
• Travel Plans, sustainability/access strategies and active travel inputs
• Junction capacity modelling (Junctions 9/10, LinSig)
• Trip generation, TRICS assessments and survey analysis
• Development access and swept‑path checks
• Feasibility studies and early‑stage transport appraisals
• GIS mapping, data analysis and technical reports
• Liaison with local authorities, clients, and design teams

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning / development planning
• Clear technical writing and analytical skills
• Experience using some of the following:
  • Junctions 9/10, LinSig, AutoCAD, TRICS, TEMPro, GIS
• Understanding of the UK planning process and planning policy
• A collaborative mindset and good communication skills
• Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or similar

Why Join?

• Hybrid working with a modern Sheffield office
• Strong regional project pipeline across residential, commercial, education and mixed‑use schemes
• Supported career development and Chartership pathways (CIHT / TPS)
• Opportunity to progress to Transport Planner level
• Inclusive, friendly team with great mentorship