Principal Transport Planner in Leeds

Job description

Senior / Principal Transport Planner – Leeds

Leeds (Hybrid)

£50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits + Flexible Working

Confidential, award-winning consultancy

Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career?

We’re representing a forward-thinking consultancy that’s helping to shape the future of travel, accessibility, and sustainable development across the North of England.

Their Leeds-based transport planning team is well established, highly collaborative, and works on many of the region’s most exciting mixed-use, residential, education, and regeneration schemes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor others, and influence transport design that supports vibrant, sustainable communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Transport Statements for a variety of developments.
• Lead and manage projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline targets.
• Engage confidently with clients, local authorities, architects, and planners.
• Provide input on site access, junction layouts, and masterplanning for all modes of travel.
• Review and contribute to designs using AutoCAD (or equivalent).
• Manage project resources effectively and support financial planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members and graduates.

About You

You’re a motivated, proactive professional who enjoys both the technical and people-focused sides of transport planning.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant degree and ideally progress toward professional accreditation (CIHT, TPS or ICE).
• Strong experience in a consultancy environment managing transport and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to use JUNCTIONS, LinSig, or similar software for modelling and assessment.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• A good understanding of current design standards and planning processes.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE).
• Hybrid working model with flexibility built around you.
• Ongoing support for professional development and chartership.
• A sociable, inclusive culture where your ideas and input are valued.
• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave and wellness initiatives.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, leadership, and sustainable thinking, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Sam Wakley, Recruitment Consultant

samuel.wakley@anderselite.com

or click Apply for a confidential conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English