Senior Transport Planning Lead — Public Transit

Mott MacDonald; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Technical Principal Transport Planning to lead public transport planning projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff, managing project workstreams, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have 10-15 years of relevant experience in transport planning, with a strong track record in transportation economics, and be able to contribute to high-profile projects across various city regions. The role supports a hybrid working policy that values flexibility and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Commitment to equality and diversity

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of post-graduate experience in transport planning.
• Strong interest in transportation and collaborative working.
• Demonstrable skills in transport economics and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of public transport planning support.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project workstreams.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Transport economics

Modelling sustainable transport

Client engagement

Numerical analysis

Report writing

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related

Tools

MOIRA

GIS software

Visum

Job description

A global engineering consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Technical Principal Transport Planning to lead public transport planning projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff, managing project workstreams, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have 10-15 years of relevant experience in transport planning, with a strong track record in transportation economics, and be able to contribute to high-profile projects across various city regions. The role supports a hybrid working policy that values flexibility and well-being.