Transport Planner
12AI EXPOSURE TODAY12
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST70%
NOT A FORECAST70%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Transport Planner
Transport planners are pivotal in shaping the future of urban mobility, ensuring that transportation systems are efficient, sustainable, and accessible for all. In the UK, as cities evolve and the demand for innovative transport solutions grows, these professionals play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity and reducing environmental impact.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Transport PlannerAs a Junior Transport Planner, you will assist in data collection and analysis, support senior planners in project development, and gain hands-on experience in transport modelling.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Transport PlannerIn this role, you will lead smaller projects, engage with stakeholders, and apply advanced analytical techniques to develop transport solutions.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Transport PlannerAs a Senior Transport Planner, you will oversee major projects, mentor junior staff, and influence transport policy at a strategic level.£70,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L6Transport planner (integrated degree)60 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.