Transport Planner

Joining Arup

Why Arup? Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.

Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world’s most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.

The Opportunity

We are looking for diverse and experienced individuals who bring expertise across key areas such as transport planning, strategy and policy, low carbon transport, consultation, and project management. A keen interest in emerging innovations in transport and mobility is essential, as we continue to shape the future of sustainable movement and urban connectivity.

As the successful candidate, you’ll become a vital part of a well-established and dynamic transport planning team based in Birmingham city centre. Our team collaborates with a prestigious portfolio of clients both in the UK and internationally including National Highways, Network Rail, the Department for Transport, EBRD, and Birmingham Airport. We provide a comprehensive range of transport planning solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our clients, with digital innovation playing a growing role in delivering compelling, effective outcomes.

In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting senior management and project managers in the delivery of key projects. You’ll assist in preparing bids and submissions as part of our business development strategy and actively contribute to securing new work. Building and nurturing strong client relationships will be central, alongside identifying opportunities to expand our services through close monitoring of market trends and developments.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who can work under clear instruction and independently, with experience delivering quality outputs aligned with project deadlines. You should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the private and public sector markets and be keen to develop their skills and experience in the delivery of transport planning, transport strategy and policy, low carbon and future mobility project

• Strong technical foundation in transport planning, with experience spanning strategy and policy, modelling, engineering, active travel, low carbon transport, and future mobility.

• Proven track record in report writing, bid preparation, and delivering compelling, evidence-based outputs for clients.

• Effective communicator and collaborator, skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and leading discussions with key industry partners.

• Project and workload management expertise, with the ability to delegate, monitor, and deliver tasks to time and budget constraints.

• Well-rounded professional background, including experience with transport assessments, commercial appraisal, and proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. Python, Power BI, GIS). Chartered or working towards chartership (CIHT, TPP, ICE).

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at [email protected] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 benefits to 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina Zupanovic at [email protected] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date 16th September 2025