Senior | Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Senior | Principal Transport Planner

Ref: BM344

Location: Bristol

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000

Benefits for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner include:

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

Duties for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner:

• Leading transport planning commissions from inception through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other transport-related technical reports
• Providing strategic transport planning advice to clients and project teams
• Developing transport strategies for a range of development proposals and land uses
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, highway authorities and other stakeholders
• Supporting and leading discussions with planning and highway officers to achieve positive outcomes
• Providing technical input into planning applications, appeals and, where appropriate, public inquiries
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development opportunities

Requirements for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner:

• Relevant degree within Transport Planning or another related discipline
• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• Significant experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment
• A 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
• The ability to manage projects and communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project budgets and fee management
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous

This is a permanent role

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