Job Description
Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Sheffield
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's leading employee-owned, planning-led multidisciplinary consultancies as they continue their exciting growth across their Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) team.
Due to continued expansion, the team is now looking to appoint a Transport Planner to join their collaborative and friendly office in Sheffield. While your home base will be Sheffield, you'll be part of a wider team spread across multiple offices, working seamlessly on a wide variety of projects for clients across the public, private and community sectors - nationwide
Why Join?
As one of the UK's foremost employee-owned consultancies, the business provides expert services across planning, transport, masterplanning, architecture, sustainability, and environmental consultancy. With a strong ethos centred around collaboration, quality, and development, they offer the opportunity to gain exposure to high-profile, varied projects - all while receiving the guidance and mentorship of highly experienced professionals.
Key disciplines you'll work alongside:
* Planning Research & Analysis
* Masterplanning & Urban Design
* Architecture
* Transport & Infrastructure
* Sustainability Engineering
* Environmental Services
Employee benefits include:
* Private healthcare (BUPA)
* Life insurance
* Enhanced pension (salary sacrifice option)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Professional subscription contributions
* Enhanced maternity scheme
* Hybrid/flexible working model
About the Role
You'll be supporting development proposals across the UK by providing transport planning, traffic engineering and infrastructure design input. Working under senior guidance, you'll manage day-to-day technical tasks and contribute meaningfully to the success of the team.
What we're looking for:
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning
* 1-2+ years' experience in Transport Planning
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage and prioritise projects effectively
* A collaborative and motivated attitude
Technical knowledge required:
* ARCADY, PICADY, TRICS
* AutoCAD and Excel
* Experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
* Excellent report writing skills
Career & Professional Development
You'll benefit from an active CPD programme, which includes internal and external presentations, knowledge-sharing, and regular performance reviews.
Support is also available for those working toward professional chartership via CIHT, CILT, or TPS - with dedicated mentoring provided throughout.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or