Senior Transport Planner
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000 to £53,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northallerton, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 586 |
Summary
Job Title: Senior Transport Planner
Location: Durham, Northallerton or Otley (on a hybrid basis)
Salary: £48,000 - £53,000pa depending on experience
Are you an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to contribute to meaningful projects that shape local communities.
With sites across the North, this person has the possibility to be based in their offices in Durham, Northallerton or Otley on a hybrid basis.
About the Company
Our client, a leading design consultancy, operates within the engineering consultancy sector, providing multi-disciplinary services across civil, structural, and highways engineering. They pride themselves on delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Benefits include:
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
• Company pension up to 6%
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plus many more!
The Senior Transport Planner Role
As a Senior Transport Planner, you will:
• Lead and support the development of transport-related business cases.
• Contribute to a range of transport planning projects, including active travel planning, transport modelling, assessments, and travel plans.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality outputs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
About You
The ideal Senior Transport Planner will bring:
• Post graduate experience within the transport sector.
• Experience working with local government clients and an understanding of their priorities.
• Membership of TPS/CIHT or working towards it.
• A full UK driving licence.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Senior Transport Planner role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.
Location: Durham, Northallerton or Otley (on a hybrid basis)
Salary: £48,000 - £53,000pa depending on experience
Are you an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to contribute to meaningful projects that shape local communities.
With sites across the North, this person has the possibility to be based in their offices in Durham, Northallerton or Otley on a hybrid basis.
About the Company
Our client, a leading design consultancy, operates within the engineering consultancy sector, providing multi-disciplinary services across civil, structural, and highways engineering. They pride themselves on delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Benefits include:
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
• Company pension up to 6%
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plus many more!
The Senior Transport Planner Role
As a Senior Transport Planner, you will:
• Lead and support the development of transport-related business cases.
• Contribute to a range of transport planning projects, including active travel planning, transport modelling, assessments, and travel plans.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality outputs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
About You
The ideal Senior Transport Planner will bring:
• Post graduate experience within the transport sector.
• Experience working with local government clients and an understanding of their priorities.
• Membership of TPS/CIHT or working towards it.
• A full UK driving licence.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Senior Transport Planner role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.