Senior/Principal Planner

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 works at the forefront of shaping cities, places and infrastructure, helping clients create environments that are sustainable, inclusive and people focused. We work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated transport and development planning solutions for complex urban environments in the UK and internationally.

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We have an opportunity for a Principal / Senior Transport Planner to join our innovative and collaborative Transport Consulting team. Given the variety of job titles across the industry, this role may suit candidates currently working as senior or principal transport / bus planners, engineers or development planning consultants.

You will work across a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects, including major regeneration schemes, the refurbishment and extension of buildings, masterplans, new towns and nationally significant infrastructure. Alongside development planning, the role includes a strong focus on bus planning, strategy, operations, infrastructure and fleet supporting DfT and Local Authority commissions.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide early stage advice, lead and assure technical work, and develop transport strategies that can be clearly justified through the design and planning process. Your work will combine design input, advising clients on active travel and sustainable transport, technical analysis and modelling, and supporting on site and off site transport design requirements for all users.

You will manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, quality and commercial aspects, including fee negotiations with clients. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, support the development of junior colleagues, and contribute to business development and work winning activities.

You will contribute to a wide and varied portfolio of work, including major regeneration and development schemes such as Southall Gas Works, Canada Water and the London Cancer Hub; new towns and strategic housing projects across the UK; and nationally significant infrastructure including Heathrow expansion, HS2 and Euston Station. You will also support high profile stadium and major event projects, alongside a growing portfolio of bus focused work spanning policy and reform, network planning, zero emission fleet transition, strategic corridor development and commercial due diligence for operators and investors.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how 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?

You will bring:

• A strong interest in how transport supports development, place making and wider policy objectives
• Experience leading transport and development planning work, including early stage advice, design development, technical assurance and planning submissions, for development sites, urban areas, public realm or major destinations
• Interest in helping to achieve Net Zero and enabling the movement of people in sustainable ways
• Bus planning, strategy and / or bus operational experience
• The ability to analyse, model and assess future transport demand and network requirements, and apply transport design guidance to development and infrastructure schemes
• Experience developing and negotiating transport strategies with local authorities, and confidently justifying technical positions through the design and planning process
• The ability to manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and commercial outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to visualise and articulate complex problems, produce clear, structured reports and presentations and build trusted client relationships

You will also be motivated to develop others, contribute to the success of our business through work winning and business development, and grow your own leadership capability within a collaborative and supportive team.

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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 benefitsto 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 .

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Closing Date: 21.06.2026

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