Principal Transport Planner Consultant

Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Bristol / London / Surrey | Permanent

Salary:£40,000/£55,000

About the Company

The consultancy provides specialist transport planning, highways and infrastructure advice throughout the development process, from early feasibility and site appraisal through planning applications and onto detailed design.

Its work includes Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport modelling, highway and infrastructure design, active-travel assessments, road safety, drainage and SuDS, as well as expert witness services for planning appeals and inquiries.

The Role

As a Senior/Principal Transport Planner, you will take a leading role in the delivery of transport planning projects, working closely with clients, local authorities, developers, architects and other technical consultants.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering a varied portfolio of transport planning projects.
• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Preparing Travel Plans, Construction Management Plans and Transport Management Plans.
• Undertaking transport feasibility studies and providing strategic transport advice.
• Assessing the transport implications of proposed developments.
• Developing access, parking, servicing and sustainable transport strategies.
• Providing transport planning input into masterplans and development proposals.
• Managing relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Liaising with highways authorities and negotiating technical matters.
• Supporting planning applications from initial feasibility through to determination.
• Providing technical input into planning appeals and public inquiries where required.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Representing the company at client meetings, stakeholder discussions and industry events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working within transport planning consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK transport planning and development process.
• Proven experience preparing Transport Assessments and/or Transport Statements.
• Experience with Travel Plans and sustainable transport strategies.
• Good understanding of highways, access, parking and servicing requirements.
• Experience liaising and negotiating with local highway and planning authorities.
• Excellent report-writing and technical communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects to agreed deadlines.
• The ability to work independently while also supporting and developing junior colleagues.
• A commercially aware and client-focused approach.

Chartered status with CIHT or a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience who are working towards professional accreditation will also be considered.

Benefits

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team and work on a diverse portfolio of UK development projects.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Career progression towards Associate and Director-level positions.
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities.
• Professional development and support towards relevant chartership.
• Exposure to major development and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work across multiple sectors and project types.
• Regular client and stakeholder interaction.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Additional company benefits.