Senior/Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy Practice)

Royal HaskoningDHV; Birmingham, Greater London, Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their Policy and Strategy Practice. The ideal candidate should have a robust consultancy background, experience in developing business cases for sustainable transport, and strong project management skills. The role offers a flexible working environment and opportunities to influence transport policy. Applications are encouraged from individuals keen on making a positive societal impact.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Solid consultancy background with a record of delivering transport projects.
• Strong technical capability in preparing evidence-based business cases.
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Policy and Strategy Practice as a transport planner.
• Develop business cases supporting sustainable transport initiatives.
• Conduct research to generate insights for transport networks.

Skills

Transport policy and strategy

Business case development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Research and analysis

Client relationship building

UK transport policy knowledge

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

About Haskoning

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About ITP

Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) is our UK-focused transport planning and engineering design Advisory Group. We work with clients who are focused on accelerating the ongoing sustainable mobility and energy transitions that are central to reducing and mitigating the most harmful impacts of climate change. We are proud to have created a professional environment that enables the very best transport planners and engineers to flourish whilst learning from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues based in the Netherlands, and elsewhere in the world.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced transport planner at Senior or Principal Consultant level to join our Policy and Strategy Practice. You’ll bring enthusiasm, strong people skills, and excellent capabilities in report writing, research, and analysis, along with the ambition to step quickly into greater responsibility. A key requirement is experience developing business cases that support sustainable transport initiatives. You’ll have the chance to accelerate

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring a solid consultancy background with a strong record of delivering transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients.
• Demonstrate strong technical capability, particularly in preparing evidence-based business cases for sustainable transport schemes.
• Have experience conducting research that generates meaningful insights to inform people-focused transport networks.
• Exhibit a proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment in sustainable transport solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of UK transport policy and current sector challenges.
• Demonstrate effective project and task management, including delivering work to agreed scope and budget.
• Be skilled at building and maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to secure new work.
• Have an expanding network of industry contacts and positive client feedback.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats, adapting style to suit different audiences and purposes.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification.
• Actively contribute to the wider profession by:
  • Engaging in professional bodies, working groups, or industry forums.
  • Sharing knowledge through presentations, publications, or thought leadership.
  • Keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practice.
  • Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy debates.
  • Mentoring colleagues and early‑career professionals.

Why Join Us

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You’ll find:

• A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.

Interested

Please send in your application using the apply button, if you have any questions please contact Jim Bradley at [e-mail] or for an informal and confidential conversation, feel free to call Jim on 07970 775481.

Equal Opportunity

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Closing date

31st January 2026

Location

Birmingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or Peterborough with flexibility on remote working