Senior/Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy Practice)

Integrated Transport Planning Ltd is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner for their Policy & Strategy Practice in Birmingham, UK. The role requires strong consultancy experience, particularly in developing sustainable transport business cases, stakeholder engagement, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of UK transport policy and excellent communication skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.
About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.
About ITP:

Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) is our UK-focused transport planning and engineering design Advisory Group. We work with clients who are focused on accelerating the ongoing sustainable mobility and energy transitions that are central to reducing and mitigating the most harmful impacts of climate change. We are proud to have created a professional environment that enables the very best transport planners and engineers to flourish whilst learning from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues based in the Netherlands, and elsewhere in the world.
The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced transport planner at Senior or Principal Consultant level to join our Policy and Strategy Practice. You’ll bring enthusiasm, strong people skills, and excellent capabilities in report writing, research, and analysis, along with the ambition to step quickly into greater responsibility. A key requirement is experience developing business cases that support sustainable transport initiatives. You’ll have the chance to accelerate
What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:
• Bring a solid consultancy background with a strong record of delivering transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients.
• Demonstrate strong technical capability, particularly in preparing evidence-based business cases for sustainable transport schemes.
• Have experience conducting research that generates meaningful insights to inform people-focused transport networks.
• Exhibit a proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment in sustainable transport solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of UK transport policy and current sector challenges.
• Demonstrate effective project and task management, including delivering work to agreed scope and budget.
• Be skilled at building and maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to secure new work.
• Have an expanding network of industry contacts and positive client feedback.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats, adapting style to suit different audiences and purposes.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification.
• Actively contribute to the wider profession by:
• Engaging in professional bodies, working groups, or industry forums.
• Sharing knowledge through presentations, publications, or thought leadership.
• Keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practice.
• Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy debates.
• Mentoring colleagues and early‑career professionals.

Why Join Us?

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You’ll find:
• A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.
Interested?

Please send in your application using the apply button, if you have any questions please contact Jim Bradley at Jim.Bradley@haskoning.com or for an informal and confidential conversation, feel free to call Jim on 07970 775481.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Location: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or Peterborough with flexibility on remote working

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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year