- Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
- Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
- Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project
Transport planner | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
Transport planners typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Transport planner you will typically work 9am to 5pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 77,373 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Transport planner
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79,618 GBP
Average salary for full-time Transport planner
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77,373 GBP
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79,618 GBP
Salary over time for Transport planner
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76,724 GBP
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78,228 GBP
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76,931 GBP
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73,724 GBP
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80,166 GBP
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77,373 GBP
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69,106 GBP
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67,615 GBP
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Future outlook for Transport planners
Balanced outlook
14 000+ jobs available 
Fair outlook
-2% yearly wage growth (on average) Transport planner - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Transport planner and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Transport planner.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Transport planner. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Transport planner interview
Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
