Senior Transport Planner Salary: £43000 to £48,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/ Working Pattern: Full Time,
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Location: Otley, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, (Monday - Friday)
Benefits: 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.
We're looking for a passionate and driven Senior Transport Planner to join our team at Align Property Services.
Our Transport Planning team was established in 2024 and has quickly grown into a dynamic and collaborative group. We're a close-knit team made up of an Associate Transport Planner, two Principal Transport Planners, a senior technician, a Graduate, and a Degree Apprentice. Together, we bring a mix of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who's excited to contribute, learn, and help shape the future of our team.
Our clients are at the centre of everything we do, and we have been awarded projects with North Yorkshire Council, Barnsley MBC, Rotherham MBC, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and the team have recently secured funding for over 10 schemes. We have designed more than 80km of active travel routes and supported transport planning for a wide range of developments. Looking ahead, you will be part of an ambitious programme of work including designing over 200 schemes, assessing school street opportunities across 300+ schools, and providing transport advice on diverse projects that help shape sustainable and accessible communities. It's been a year of innovation, collaboration, and meaningful progress and we're just getting started!
Who Are We?
Recently recognised for our partnership with North Yorkshire Council for the major reconstruction of Fore Gill Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. The project was named the Best Civil Engineering Project in the region delivered for under £5 million, receiving a Smeaton Award at the 2026 ICE Yorkshire & Humber Civil Engineering Awards and we're proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we're one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments and infrastructure schemes, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there's never been a better time to join us.
Want to learn more?
Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and in our quarterly newsletter
What you'll be doing
As a Principal or Senior Transport Planner, you will lead on a wide variety of impactful projects for clients including local authorities and national park organisations across the region. Your role will span the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to funding and delivery. This includes developing active travel schemes (from initial studies to detailed design), supporting school streets initiatives, preparing Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans for new developments, and reviewing planning applications on behalf of local authorities. You will also contribute to business cases for national and regional funding bids and undertake transport modelling to inform decision-making.
Alongside this you will
What we're looking for
For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the job description
Why join Align?
When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you'll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we're known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
If you're excited about making a real impact on highway schemes and development projects while helping to set best practices and drive progress, this could be the perfect next step in your career!
How to Apply
Please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 16th of June 2026
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK
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Senior Transport Planner
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Location: Otley, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, (Monday - Friday)
Benefits: 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.
We're looking for a passionate and driven Senior Transport Planner to join our team at Align Property Services.
Our Transport Planning team was established in 2024 and has quickly grown into a dynamic and collaborative group. We're a close-knit team made up of an Associate Transport Planner, two Principal Transport Planners, a senior technician, a Graduate, and a Degree Apprentice. Together, we bring a mix of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who's excited to contribute, learn, and help shape the future of our team.
Our clients are at the centre of everything we do, and we have been awarded projects with North Yorkshire Council, Barnsley MBC, Rotherham MBC, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and the team have recently secured funding for over 10 schemes. We have designed more than 80km of active travel routes and supported transport planning for a wide range of developments. Looking ahead, you will be part of an ambitious programme of work including designing over 200 schemes, assessing school street opportunities across 300+ schools, and providing transport advice on diverse projects that help shape sustainable and accessible communities. It's been a year of innovation, collaboration, and meaningful progress and we're just getting started!
Who Are We?
Recently recognised for our partnership with North Yorkshire Council for the major reconstruction of Fore Gill Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. The project was named the Best Civil Engineering Project in the region delivered for under £5 million, receiving a Smeaton Award at the 2026 ICE Yorkshire & Humber Civil Engineering Awards and we're proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we're one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments and infrastructure schemes, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there's never been a better time to join us.
Want to learn more?
Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and in our quarterly newsletter
What you'll be doing
As a Principal or Senior Transport Planner, you will lead on a wide variety of impactful projects for clients including local authorities and national park organisations across the region. Your role will span the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to funding and delivery. This includes developing active travel schemes (from initial studies to detailed design), supporting school streets initiatives, preparing Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans for new developments, and reviewing planning applications on behalf of local authorities. You will also contribute to business cases for national and regional funding bids and undertake transport modelling to inform decision-making.
Alongside this you will
What we're looking for
For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the job description
Why join Align?
When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you'll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we're known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
If you're excited about making a real impact on highway schemes and development projects while helping to set best practices and drive progress, this could be the perfect next step in your career!
How to Apply
Please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 16th of June 2026
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK
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Senior Transport Planner
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000
Posted: 26/05/2026
Closing date: 16/06/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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