Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Transport / Senior Transport Planner
Senior transport planner leading policy, strategy and business case development.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Transport business unit creates and delivers transport solutions for cities, regions and asset owners worldwide, covering the entire project cycle from business case development to infrastructure delivery and maintenance, and contributes to the Global Transport Sector Strategy. The role of Transport / Senior Transport Planner is based in one of the northern offices and involves leading the development of transport policy, strategy and business cases, managing workstreams, mentoring junior staff, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and supporting business development and regional transport agendas.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transport solutions
- ▸business cases
- ▸infrastructure delivery
- ▸strategy development
- ▸workstream management
- ▸client engagement
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of post‑graduate experience in transport planning, a strong track record in shaping transport policy and business cases, and a collaborative mindset for delivering complex, high‑profile projects. Mott MacDonald does not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship following the UK Government changes in April 2024, but welcomes applicants who are eligible for other immigration routes that do not require sponsorship. • Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning or equivalent. • Member (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body such as CIHT, CILT, TPS or ICE, aiming for chartered status. • Demonstrated experience in transport policy and strategy, business case development, transport economics, scheme appraisal or sustainable transport planning. • Excellent numerical and analytical skills; proficient in spreadsheet‑based data analysis and economic appraisal following TAG and HM Treasury Green Book guidance. • Strong report writing and verbal communication; ability to present complex information clearly to clients and colleagues. • Experience contributing to successful bids and tenders, showing commercial awareness and client engagement capability. • Desirable: MSc or postgraduate qualification in a transport‑related subject. • Desirable: Project management experience. • Desirable: Better Business Cases qualification. • Desirable: Interest or qualification in urban design and major movement studies. • Desirable: Knowledge of the North‑West and/or North‑East regional transport and regeneration market.
Requirements
- ▸transport planning
- ▸chartered
- ▸business cases
- ▸data analysis
- ▸report writing
- ▸project management
Benefits
The company offers a hybrid agile working policy that allows employees and managers to choose the most effective way to meet client, team and personal commitments, promoting wellbeing and flexibility. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the business, with commitments to fair employment, an inclusive environment, and support for disabled candidates through reasonable adjustments. • Private medical insurance for UK colleagues. • Health cash plan covering everyday health costs. • Free access to Peppy menopause support for all UK colleagues. • Comprehensive wellbeing programme for employees and families. • Flexible salary options to opt into additional health benefits. • Employer pension matching of 4.5%–7%. • Life assurance up to 4× salary (option to increase to 6×). • Income protection scheme with long‑term illness support. • Flexible benefits such as critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. • Annual bonus schemes sharing the business’s financial success. • 33‑35 days holiday (incl. public holidays) with buy/sell leave option; minimum 35 days after 5 years’ service. • Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers. • 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave. • Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay. • Up to five additional caring days, two of which are paid. • Annual professional institution subscription. • Mentoring, formal training and self‑development opportunities. • Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability and parents/carers communities.
Work Environment
Hybrid