Senior / Principal Transport Planner (Urban Mobility)

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure and regeneration.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our London transport urban mobility team, working at the intersection of engineering, planning and public policy. The role will support public‑sector clients including local authorities and government agencies in delivering transport planning, infrastructure appraisal, active travel, public realm and multimodal network studies.

Working Environment Our London team is based on the famous Baker Street, conveniently located in Central London and operates in a dynamic consultancy setting, balancing technical rigour with policy influence, supporting government decision‑making and delivering sustainable, people‑focused transport solutions for the capital and the wider UK public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/manage and deliver transport planning commissions for public‑sector clients
• Manage and author transport studies, multimodal corridor assessments, strategic transport planning, inputs, active travel, bus priority and public realm improvement schemes
• Oversee production of transport planning outputs including data analysis, GIS mapping and transport modelling, translating this into technical insights and recommendations for clients
• Provide expert advice on sustainable travel, active modes, public transport integration, urban mobility, and transport decarbonisation
• Collaborate with internal engineering, environmental and design teams to ensure planning insight informs infrastructure solutions
• Manage client relationships, project budgets and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Mentor and support junior transport planners
• Support bids, framework opportunities and business development for public‑sector transport commissions

This position is not focused on logistics or freight and requires strong capability in public‑sector transport strategy, transport planning and stakeholder engagement within the transport landscape.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography or related field
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Chartered or working towards chartership (TPP, CIHT, RTPI, ICE or equivalent)

• Significant transport planning experience in consultancy or working with public‑sector local authority clients
• Experience delivering multimodal transport studies, active travel and bus priority schemes
• Strong understanding of transport policy and governance at local, regional and national levels
• Direct experience working with local authorities in London and the South East
• Experience leading projects under UK public‑sector frameworks
• Exposure to transport scheme design integration with engineering teams
• Experience developing transport strategies and making the case for funding

• Strong analytical capability (transport data, traffic modelling, scenario forecasting)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Commercial acumen and ability to manage clients, multi‑disciplinary teams, project budgets and programmes to meet deadlines
• Expertise in sustainable travel, active modes, public transport, urban mobility, highway capacity and streetscape improvement schemes
• Experience conducting traffic impact assessment using junction modelling software (Junctions, LinSig, VISSIM)
• Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis
• Familiarity with design standards and guidance, such as manual for streets healthy streets, active travel (LTN 1/20, 1/24 and LCDS) and modelling guidance (TfL MAP)
• Experience conceptualising, generating and preparing urban street conceptual designs
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Business development experience and bidding
• Awareness of emerging trends – Net Zero, Decarbonisation and latest innovations in the urban mobility sector

What We Offer Opportunity to lead impactful transport planning work shaping urban mobility and public infrastructure in London and the SE Collaboration with industry‑leading engineers, designers and sustainability specialists, aiding development towards chartership and beyond Bespoke career progression within a growing public‑sector transport advisory team, with no promotion ceilings Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work for major public‑sector frameworks and flagship transport strategy commissions covering a wide range of challenges.

Why Pell Frischmann? We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, giving you the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and the communities you serve. We support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential.

Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We are happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

Benefits In addition, you will receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits.

Application To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.