Transport Planner

Buro Happold group.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Transport Planner to join their Transport & Mobility team. This hybrid role involves working on diverse global projects from strategic master planning to transport assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong transport planning experience, be a good communicator, and work well in project teams. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a commitment to personal development within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, economics, and/or transport data analysis/modelling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and present work to stakeholders.
• Experience working on international projects with flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, development, and analysis of transport data.
• Drafting technical reports and presentations.
• Managing time according to project schedules.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport data analysis

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Project teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

GIS

Job description

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We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team to work on a diverse range of projects that cover urban development, infrastructure planning and design, resource management, and programme delivery.

This position is within our Cities business unit that is at the forefront of innovation in the urban environment. The role will be a hybrid position attached to either our Bath, London, Leeds or Manchester offices.

Why Buro Happold Engineering?

At Buro Happold Engineering, we are passionate, innovative, and collaborative. We have established ourselves as a leading independent international engineering practice over the last 40 years. Our creative, value‑led solutions for buildings and cities have earned us a reputation for excellence and a client base that includes over 90% of the world’s leading architectural practices. We've also partnered with global organisations like the United Nations, The World Bank, and UNESCO.

We are committed to progress and finding new and better ways to deliver elegant solutions to the challenges societies face sorriso. We support our people with learning and utvikling opportunities at every level, ensuring our engineers stay at the cutting edge of industry thought.

About the Role:

As a Consultant Transport Planner, you will work within our Transport and Mobility team, part of our Cities business unit. This role involves participating in a variety of exciting projects globally, from strategic master planning to transport assessments at the development stage. Our recent projects include a large‑scale medical facility in Qatar, Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium in North London, and a master plan for a garden city in Malaysia.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in transport planning, economics, and/or transport data analysis/modelling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and present work to both internal and external stakeholders
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a lateral thinking approach
• Experience working as part of a project‑based team
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (other software tools are a plus)
• Experience using Adobe packages (Illustrator and InDesign) and GIS
• Capability in other transport or city planning skills such as master planning and planning strategy XLS
• Understanding of development planning principles and integrated design within master planning
• Experience working on international projects and flexibility to travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation, development, and analysis of transport data
• Concept design and master planning for transport schemes
• Drafting technical reports and presentations
• Managing time in accordance with project schedules and client expectations
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to bids
• Promanggap transport planning/analysis to existing and potential clients
• Training junior staff and contributing to the upskilling of the wider transport planning team

Whatdenes we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3 pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional. #LI-TG1 #LI-Hybrid

Apply today and be where exceptional is everywhere.

Apply today and be where exceptional is everywhere. #LI-TG1 #LI-Hybrid

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your/testify.