Job Description
Do you have what it takes to transform society together?
Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic and inclusive team where respect for people is a priority? Then Sweco is the place to be. We are currently looking for a Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner to help grow and shape our Transport Planning team in Leeds.
About the team and your role
You will be stepping into an established department with a strong pipeline of secured work. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of Transport Planning projects, for both public and private sector clients. As part of our Transport Planning England - North team, you will bring your skills to work on projects alongside colleagues with a rich blend of skills and experience, delivering outstanding work for our clients.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the continued success and growth of our business, contributing to the delivery of a diverse range of transport planning projects. They will help to unlock new opportunities through business development and work winning activity, all within a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real-world difference by contributing to projects that directly shape how people move, connect, and experience places every day.
What does the role look like?
Day to day, you can expect to be involved in:
- Developing robust Business Cases and Funding Bids for major public sector transport schemes (https://www.sweco.co.uk/services/transportation-infrastructure/advisory-planning/business-case/) similar to our recent work in Bradford City Centre (https://www.sweco.co.uk/projects/bradford-regeneration/), and Stoke-on-Trent (https://www.sweco.co.uk/blog/very-light-rail-in-stoke-on-trent/).
- Supporting multi-modal corridor studies such as our recent work in Greater Manchester (https://www.manchester.gov.uk/consultations-and-surveys/oldham-road-a62-improvements-survey2).
- Preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans to support planning applications (https://www.sweco.co.uk/services/transportation-infrastructure/advisory-planning/development-planning/).
- Providing analytical support across multi-disciplinary teams, using existing capabilities and developing new skills where needed.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project delivery meets client objectives and requirements.
- Producing technically accurate work within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Supporting colleagues through technical guidance, training, mentoring, and development where appropriate.
- Contributing to the preparation and presentation of proposals and bids, including estimating timescales and costs for proposed work.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- A degree in a relevant discipline, with a commitment to developing technical skills and progressing towards chartership (CTPP qualification or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience in Transport Planning with an understanding of delivery, work winning with public/private sector customers, and client liaison.
- Project experience in some of the following; business case development, scheme feasibility, active travel, transport assessments, strategies, modelling, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent English written communication skills and report writing experience.
- Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
- Have a desire to learn and take responsibility for personal development.
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Enjoying working in a team environment, sharing knowledge and demonstrate pride in work.
- Desirable but not essential: Familiarity and application of DfT TAG and business case guidance.
Why Sweco?
At Sweco, we empower our people and bring together specialist expertise through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. When you join us, you become part of a network of experts working together to shape sustainable places and create positive change for society.
If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute your expertise, develop your skills, and work with colleagues across disciplines, Sweco offers the opportunity to do meaningful work in an environment that values collaboration, quality and impact.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
In order to address your request the following information is needed:
• Name
• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
• The position title
• Requisition/vacancy number
Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
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