Transport Planner

Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Location: Leeds

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice, and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across Yorkshire, the North of England, and the wider UK.

Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for planning applications.
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• Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.
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• Analyse traffic, travel behaviour, and accessibility data to support development proposals.
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• Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports.
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• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
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• Attend client meetings, design team meetings, and discussions with local planning and highway authorities.
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• Manage your workload to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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• Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate.
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• Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance, and industry best practice.
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.
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About You

The successful candidate will have:

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• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
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• Approximately 2–7 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy.
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• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
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• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance.
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• Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY, and LinSig), TRICS, and TEMPro.
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
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• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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• A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks.
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Desirable Skills

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• Experience using GIS software.
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• Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, and accessibility planning.
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• Experience contributing to planning appeals or public consultation exercises.
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• Knowledge of transport planning policy and development management across Yorkshire and the North of England.
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• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS.
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What We Offer

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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• Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.
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• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects.
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• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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• Ongoing training and career development.
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• Pension scheme, annual leave, and additional employee benefits.
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