Transport Planner

Buro Happold


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team to work on a diverse range of projects that cover urban development, infrastructure planning and design, resource management, and programme delivery.


This position is within our Cities business unit that is at the forefront of innovation in the urban environment. The role will be a hybrid position attached to either our Bath or London office.


Why Buro Happold Engineering?

At Buro Happold Engineering, we are passionate, innovative, and collaborative. We have established ourselves as a leading independent international engineering practice over the last 40 years. Our creative, value-led solutions for buildings and cities have earned us a reputation for excellence and a client base that includes over 90% of the world's leading architectural practices. We've also partnered with global organisations like the United Nations, The World Bank, and UNESCO.

We are committed to progress and finding new and better ways to deliver elegant solutions to the challenges societies face today. We support our people with learning and development opportunities at every level, ensuring our engineers stay at the cutting edge of industry thought.


About the Role:

As a Consultant Transport Planner, you will work within our Transport and Mobility team, part of our Cities business unit. This role involves participating in a variety of exciting projects globally, from strategic master planning to transport assessments at the development stage. Our recent projects include a large-scale medical facility in Qatar, Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in North London, and a master plan for a garden city in Malaysia.


What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in transport planning, economics, and/or transport data analysis/modelling
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and present work to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Creative and innovative mindset, with a lateral thinking approach
  • Experience working as part of a project-based team
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (other software tools are a plus)


Desirable Skills:

  • Experience using Adobe packages (Illustrator and InDesign) and GIS
  • Capability in other transport or city planning skills such as master planning and planning strategy
  • Understanding of development planning principles and integrated design within master planning
  • Experience working on international projects and flexibility to travel

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation, development, and analysis of transport data
  • Concept design and master planning for transport schemes
  • Involvement in design workshops and developing concept designs
  • Drafting technical reports and presentations
  • Managing time in accordance with project schedules and client expectations
  • Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to bids
  • Promoting transport planning/analysis to existing and potential clients
  • Training junior staff and contributing to the upskilling of the wider transport planning team


Join Us:

Buro Happold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative solutions for an ever-changing world.


A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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