Senior/Principal Transport Planner in Shirley

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Transport Consulting team is helping to shape the future of cities, places and infrastructure.

We work with clients to create environments that are sustainable, inclusive and people-focused, bringing together expertise from across Arup to deliver integrated transport and development planning solutions for complex urban environments in the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join our innovative and collaborative Transport Consulting team. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile development and infrastructure projects, from major regeneration schemes and masterplans to new towns, building refurbishments and extensions, and nationally significant infrastructure.

The role combines development planning with a strong focus on sustainable transport and bus planning, including strategy, operations, infrastructure and fleet. You will support commissions for clients including the DfT and Local Authorities, helping to develop practical, evidence-based solutions to complex transport challenges.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide strategic and technical transport advice, develop sustainable and evidence-based solutions, manage project quality and commercial performance, build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and support business development.

You will contribute to a broad and varied portfolio, including major regeneration and development schemes such as Southall Gas Works, Canada Water and the London Cancer Hub, and central London development schemes such as Broadgate, British Library and the O2 Centre, as well as new towns and strategic housing projects across the UK. Our work also spans nationally significant infrastructure, including Heathrow expansion, HS2 and Euston Station, alongside stadium and major event projects.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our growing bus portfolio, covering areas such as policy and reform, network planning, strategic corridor development, zero-emission fleet transition and commercial due diligence for operators and investors.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from the way we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning, to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you? We would love to hear from you if you bring a combination of the following:

• Understanding of how transport supports development, placemaking and policy objectives
• Experience in the UK planning and development environment
• Experience leading transport and development planning projects, from early advice and design to technical assurance and planning submissions
• Passion for sustainable transport, Net Zero and better mobility
• Experience or strong interest in bus planning, strategy or operations
• Ability to assess future transport demand and network needs, applying design guidance to development and infrastructure projects
• Experience developing transport strategies and agreeing technical approaches with Local Authorities and stakeholders
• Project management experience across programme, budget, quality and commercial performance
• Confidence building trusted client relationships and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

At Senior or Principal level, we are also looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing others, contributing to work winning and business development, and growing their own leadership capability within a supportive and collaborative team. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If you have strong transport planning experience and believe your skills could add value to our team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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.

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Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 25.11.2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.