Transport Planner – Mott MacDonald
Location: Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool (UK).
Recruiter Contact: Emma Cantley.
Overview
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation, to delivering completed infrastructure and maintaining it, our work covers the entire project cycle. We support global and local transport strategies, business cases, and funding bids for major schemes and local initiatives across West & South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Cumbria, and Wales.
Role Overview
As a Transport Planner, you will be based in one of our northern offices and support the development of transport strategies, business cases, and wider planning projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver technical inputs, analyse data, and contribute to reports and proposals. Opportunities include attending client meetings, learning from experienced colleagues, and growing in a forward‑thinking environment.
Candidate Specification
Typically around 2–4 years of post‑graduate experience in transport planning with exposure to transport policy, strategy, business cases, transport economics, rail and bus planning, or sustainable transport.
Essential Qualifications
* A strong interest in transportation, transport policy and strategy, business cases, placemaking, and sustainability with a related degree (e.g. Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning).
* Membership or pursuit of membership of a relevant professional organisation (CIHT, CILT, TPS, ICE).
* Demonstrable skills in transport policy and strategy, business cases, transport economics, scheme development, appraisal, or sustainable transport planning.
* Good report‑writing abilities.
* Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including manipulating and interpreting transport and socio‑economic data using spreadsheets and other tools.
Desirable Qualifications
* MSc or postgraduate qualification in a transport‑related subject.
* Experience with mapping software packages and GIS skills.
* Interest or qualification in urban design and experience of major movement studies.
* Knowledge of the North‑West and/or North‑East transport and regeneration markets.
* Understanding of the DfT Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and the HM Treasury Green Book in scheme development.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces flexibility, trust, and well‑being to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com, and we will discuss how we can support you.
Benefits – Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts.
* A variety of wellbeing support through our comprehensive programme, including family access.
* Flexibility to tailor salary to include a wide range of health benefits.
Benefits – Financial Wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
* Life assurance equal to up to 4 × basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 × salary.
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and return‑to‑work support for long‑term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits including life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success.
Benefits – Lifestyle
* Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexibility to buy or sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years of service.
* Various employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
Benefits – Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
* Enhanced family leave policies: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave matches maternity leave at up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Benefits – Learning and Development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
Benefits – Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
* Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities.
* Engagement in social outcomes within our communities.
Contract & Working Pattern
Contract Type: Permanent.
Working Pattern: Full‑time.
How to Apply
Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of transport. For more information about the application process, click here.
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