Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner - Leeds/Newcastle

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a full-time Senior Transport Planner or Principal Transport Planner based in the UK. This role involves development-related transport planning, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to various projects for public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of UK transport principles, and experience in client relationships. This position offers hybrid working and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Understanding of the UK planning process.
• Some experience of developing and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Development-related transport planning and report preparation.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Undertake site visits and assist with client liaison.

Skills

Transport Assessments production

Data analysis

Highway design principles

AutoCAD use

GIS software proficiency

Microsoft Word knowledge

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Familiarity with TRICS, TEMPro, LinSIG, Transyt

Client relationship maintenance

Education

Degree or Masters in transport planning, civil engineering, geography

Job description

Senior Transport Planner – Principal Transport Planner

We are seeking a full-time Principal Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner for our Transport North team, based in either Newcastle or Leeds, with hybrid working that allows a mix of in‑office and home‑working.

We offer a challenging and rewarding career working for a leading consultancy with a strong presence in the North. You will join a well‑established team delivering a wide variety of interesting projects for clients in the private and public sectors.

Our clients typically include housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town‑planners and other professionals.

Responsibilities

Your work will primarily involve development‑related transport planning, including the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments and other development‑related transport reports. You will help mentor and support junior staff, stay up‑to‑date with current practices and guidelines, undertake site visits, attend meetings, and assist with client liaison such as attending meetings and preparing fee proposals. Full support will be provided on a day‑to‑day basis by an experienced transport planning professional.

Qualifications

• Experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Experience analysing, collating and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to site access design.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with software packages such as TRICS, TEMPro Junctions, LinSIG and Transyt.
• Previous UK work experience.
• Understanding of the UK planning process and how your work fits into it.
• Some experience of developing and maintaining client relationships would be advantageous.

Key Qualities

• Drive to succeed and a willingness to get involved.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with clients and team members.
• Methodical approach to problem‑solving and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, reports and drawings.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a skilled multi‑disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the application of transport modelling software.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. transport planning, civil engineering, geography). Professional accreditation, such as CIHT, CILT, TPP, or ICE.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑pound company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

Flexible Working

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you get the most out of your work/life balance.