Senior | Principal Transport Planner

Overview

You join a Bristol-based transport planning consultancy to lead commissions from inception to completion, shaping transport strategies for development proposals. You will advise clients and project teams, manage programmes and budgets, and mentor others as you progress toward principal level. The role involves collaboration with planning authorities and stakeholders to secure positive outcomes, with hybrid working and clear professional development paths. This is a chance to influence UK transport planning on high-profile projects within a multidisciplinary team.

Pay / Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning commissions from concept to delivery
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and related reports
• Provide strategic transport planning advice to clients and project teams
• Develop transport strategies for development proposals and land uses
• Liaise with clients, planning and highway authorities, and other stakeholders
• Lead discussions with planning and highway officers to achieve positive outcomes
• Contribute technical input to planning applications, appeals, and inquiries
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities

Key requirements

• Relevant degree within Transport Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• Extensive experience in a transport planning consultancy or similar
• Strong understanding of the UK planning and development process
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and/or Travel Plans
• Experience dealing with local highway authorities and planning authorities
• Ability to manage projects and communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets and fees
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous

• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership and mentoring
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience preparing Transport Statements
• Experience preparing Travel Plans

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