Senior Transport Planner (Clyde Metro)

About Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, serving a population of more than 2.2 million people across 12 local authority areas in the West of Scotland. SPT’s role is to bring together local authorities and key regional and national partners to plan and deliver an integrated, sustainable transport system that supports inclusive economic growth, tackles inequality, and improves quality of life. At the heart of this is a clear ambition: to deliver a world-class, low-carbon transport system that meets the needs of people and communities now and in the future. SPT sits at the centre of regional transport planning, combining strategic insight, robust analysis, and practical delivery. The organisation plans and supports transport across all modes, working closely with councils, Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, operators, and communities to shape how transport services evolve over time. Alongside its strategic planning role, SPT delivers and supports a wide range of transport activity across the region. This includes investment in bus services, infrastructure and subway, management of major transport programmes, and the delivery of passenger-focused improvements that help keep communities connected. SPT is now entering a period of significant transformation. Major programmes such as Bus Reform and Clyde Metro represent some of the most ambitious transport initiatives ever undertaken in the West of Scotland. Together, they will reshape how public transport is planned, governed, and delivered, placing passengers, communities and long-term sustainability at the heart of decision-making. This is an organisation with a strong public service ethos, a collaborative culture and a growing national profile. For professionals who want to work at scale, influence long-term outcomes and help deliver meaningful change, SPT offers a uniquely compelling environment.You can read more at our SPT website.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join the Clyde Metro team within our wider Policy & Planning team. SPT is leading on the preparation of the Case for Investment (CFI) for Clyde Metro, which will deliver a step change in public transport for the region, on behalf of the Glasgow City Region (GCR). The current stage of the CFI involves delivery of eight work packages including development of a Programme Business Case. In addition, the team is actively involved in a range of related workstreams aimed at ensuring Clyde Metro is delivered within the context of a wider integrated public transport network.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the development of one of Scotland’s most transformational infrastructure programmes for decades. The Senior Transport Planner (Clyde Metro) will provide support and leadership in completion of the Clyde Metro CFI, its component workstreams and associated consultancy commissions. The postholder will also support delivery of subsequent workstreams following completion of the CFI stage of the programme including the planning for the initial phases of the Clyde Metro. This challenging role will require parallel working across multiple interrelated workstreams simultaneously whilst delivering at pace.

You will also support, as required, other transport planning workstreams across SPT’s projects and programmes, including bus reform proposals arising from SPT’s Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy and the wider delivery of the Regional Transport Strategy.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

About you

The successful candidate will have a Degree or equivalent experience in a transport planning related subject or demonstrable relevant qualification/HND/PG Dip. You will have in-depth knowledge of transport planning in the Scottish context and the Scottish transport system. You will have knowledge of HM Treasury and Transport Scotland guidance on appraisal and business cases as well as experience in applying it to major programmes.

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of mass transit system planning, the governance and regulatory environment for public transport, transport modelling and data analysis as well as integrating land-use and transport planning.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post.

Whilst you will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, SPT operate a hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working (i.e. 2 days per week Monday to Friday).

Please note, this position falls into the ‘low’ risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures.

Benefits

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £645 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply?

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 8 July 2026.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such as candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

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