Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Overview

In this role you lead delivery of transport planning for development projects, driving technical outputs, client relationships and growth for an established consultancy. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to take projects from feasibility through planning approval and beyond, shaping transport strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The position offers clear progression to senior leadership and a collaborative environment that supports professional development. You will impact project performance, stakeholder engagement and the consultancy’s growth trajectory.

Pay / Benefits

• exposure to diverse high-profile projects
• structured mentoring and career development
• support towards professional qualifications
• two professional membership subscriptions
• clear progression to Associate and beyond
• collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Produce and review Environmental Statement Transport Chapters
• Lead transport planning inputs for residential, commercial, retail, leisure and mixed-use developments
• Build, run and interpret junction models using Junctions 10 and LinSig
• Provide technical advice on highway design, active travel and sustainable transport
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets to ensure on-time delivery
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects and environmental consultants on multidisciplinary schemes
• Represent clients in meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities and stakeholders
• Prepare fee proposals and support business development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and develop Graduate, Assistant and Consultant-level staff

Key requirements

• Approximately 3-8 years’ experience in transport planning consultancy or local authority development planning
• Strong understanding of development-led transport planning principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing TA, Travel Plans and Environmental Statement Chapters
• Proficiency in Junctions 10 and LinSig software
• Knowledge of Manual for Streets, DMRB, LTN 1/20, Active Travel England guidance and transport planning policy
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Confidence engaging with clients, developers, local authorities and stakeholders
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• Experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets
• Membership of TPS, CIHT or CILT, or progression towards professional accreditation

• Client engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Mentoring and team development
• Junctions 10
• LinSig
• Transport planning software

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