Senior Transport Planner inc Principal
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The Opportunity
We have opportunities for experienced and ambitious development planning senior / principal transport consultants to join our innovative, collaborative and creative Transport Consulting team in London. There are differing job titles within the industry and this opportunity would suit senior and principal consultants, senior transport and principal transport engineers, and senior and principal transport planners.
Whilst primarily a London based role, candidates that are close to our Cambridge or Southampton offices could potentially support and populate these offices. This offers the opportunity for individuals to work more independently for some days in those offices, to further develop local contacts and project opportunities.
This position will support a wide range of projects including:
High profile developments and regeneration schemes, such as Green Quarter, Southall, Canada Water, Southwark, or London Cancer Hub life science development, Sutton.
International masterplans in Middle East and North Africa, and as far afield as Bhutan.
New Towns and major housing schemes across the UK.
Major infrastructure and airport projects such as Euston Station redevelopment, Heathrow expansion and infrastructure projects in energy and water sectors.
Local Government and public sector projects such as town centres strategies, active travel strategies, policy development, public sector led housing development and public transport strategies.
You will be expected to support with a range of work including project management and providing technical leadership on the delivery of transport and development planning advice. This includes the production of Transport Assessments, Environmental Statements and associated documents for development planning projects.
You will also support by advising clients on active travel and sustainable transport opportunities, the development of transport strategies, technical analysis and modelling as well as any on-site and off-site designs for all development and street users. You will take responsibility for delivering technical excellence whilst addressing our client’s needs.
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking enthusiastic and technically competent candidates who are interested in creating excellent places and spaces for buildings, masterplans and cities. You will be part of our team delivering transport planning and development planning projects for private and public sector clients.
You should enjoy taking responsibility, being proactive and taking initiative within a supportive and encouraging team. You should be keen to broaden your technical skills to support innovation, knowledge development and growth of peers / junior colleagues and their own career development.
You will also support the team in business development and work-winning and the promotion of Arup in external markets.
Requirements:
Have experience in developing effective working relationships with project teams and clients
Be passionate about the role of transport in supporting local, regional and national objectives
Have experience in managing and delivering successful projects (time, cost, technical quality) as Project Manager for development planning projects
Have experience in transport planning and design development for development sites, urban areas, public realm or major destinations and interchanges
Demonstrate experience in analysing, modelling and assessing future transport demands and network requirements
Demonstrate experience of applying transport design guidance in a development planning context (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets, walking, cycling and bus design standards)
Demonstrate the development and delivery of transport strategies that encompass the needs of all relevant transport users
Demonstrate an ability to write and communicate in a well-structured and logical way, using a variety of methods to effectively illustrate points
You will ideally be able to demonstrate
Proven experience and a good track record from working at a consultancy, delivering transport planning advice for planning applications
Experience of working on projects in the London and South East
Enthusiastic and capable of developing externally facing role engaging with clients, moving further into a work winning role as your career progresses
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing Date 7th August 2025