Market
Cities & Places
Transport & Planning Manager- Hertfordshire
Jacobs
Hebing End, Stevenage SG2 7DE, UK
Posted on Jan 17, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As Cities & Places, we create thriving places across different scales: from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to individual buildings, by offering an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity to build upon strength to develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers.
With that in mind we are now looking for Transport and Planning Development Manager to join us at Transport for Hertfordshire
***Shape the Future of Places and Movement Across the County***
Are you passionate about how places grow, evolve, and connect? Do you enjoy working at the point where planning, transport, and strategic growth come together? If so, the Jacobs team at Transport for Hertfordshire is looking for people like you.
Hertfordshire is at a pivotal moment. With the prospect of local government reorganisation and the increasing national focus on delivering growth at scale, we are preparing for a future where the ability to plan coherently at a countywide level has never been more important. This brings exciting opportunities to influence how Hertfordshire meets future housing and employment needs, supports sustainable communities, and delivers high quality transport networks aligned with long term development.
Why Join Our Team?
As part of the Local Plans & Strategic Development function, you will:
Shape the strategic direction of place making across Hertfordshire, ensuring transport is fully integrated into long term growth.
Work at the centre of cross boundary planning, collaborating with district and borough councils, National Highways, neighbouring authorities, Homes England, and others.
Influence Local Plans and emerging strategic frameworks, ensuring new developments deliver sustainable, accessible, and future proofed transport outcomes.
Contribute to preparing for a new era of countywide strategic planning, supporting evidence, spatial options, and long term development strategies.
Help deliver government growth targets responsibly, balancing economic ambition with environmental resilience, efficient movement, and great place quality.
Work closely with large developments through PPAs and Pre applications, from site promotion, master planning, and detailed planning applications.
Join a supportive team that values innovation, practical problem solving, and proactive engagement with partners.
Here's what you'll need
We are looking for candidates who bring a solid foundation in planning, transport, or place‑making, supported by the right blend of technical knowledge, strategic thinking and people skills.
A relevant degree such as Geography, Planning, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong relationship‑building capability with a good awareness of urban, transport, highway or spatial planning.
Credible understanding of local plans, urban planning principles, place‑making, and national policy frameworks such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
A good understanding of the full planning process, including development management.
We welcome applicants from across the planning and place‑making world who want to broaden their skills and influence strategy at a larger scale. You may come from backgrounds such as town planning, transport planning, urban design or master planning, infrastructure planning, regeneration, or policy and growth strategy.
Please note , the role will require 2 day office attendance in Stevenage.
Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package including :
Up to 10% pension
24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | Hertfordshire | United Kingdom |
