Senior Transport Planner

SLR CONSULTING-1; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Exeter team. The role involves delivering transport assessments, managing client relationships, and contributing to various transport planning projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, consultancy experience, and strong project delivery skills. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Travel and life insurance

Structured career framework

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transport planning in a consultancy.
• Proven project delivery capabilities and leadership skills.
• Strong software modelling skills on relevant packages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of transport assessments and related work.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate fee proposals.
• Ensure profitability of designated projects.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Management

Software Modelling

Education

Relevant degree

Membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Job Title

Senior Transport Planner

Vacancy No

VN5022

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

SLR's Exeter transport planning team provides advice to clients across sectors including residential, commercial, retail and energy on projects ranging from new settlements to small scale landowner developments.

We work across the private and public sectors with a focus on the southwest peninsula and the south coast of England. We are an agile team - our wider work extends across the UK and we partner with our international colleagues on projects in the USA and Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Senior grade, to assist with both project delivery, and with client and team management activities within the Exeter office.

What you will do

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport assessments and related work using their detailed knowledge and experience of recognised transport appraisal techniques. Duties will be varied but responsibilities are likely to include:

• Use professional judgement and personal initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions
• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
• Assist with wider transport planning work including our bespoke EV advisory services
• Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and negotiate fee proposals
• Plan and carry out marketing activities
• Ensuring the profitability of designated projects
• Continue to update personal knowledge of relevant technical, legal and policy changes
• Develop colleagues within the project team
• Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering opportunities for progression. We offer flexible, agile, and hybrid working options to help balance professional and personal life.

About you

• Relevant degree (or higher) qualification and membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)
• Demonstrable experience at a comparable level within transport planning in a consultancy or similar environment
• Proven project delivery capabilities, along with leadership and client management skills
• Strong software modelling capabilities on relevant packages, e.g., ARCADY/PICADY/LINSIG

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence. We provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equitable access.

Additional Details

Country: United Kingdom

Office: Exeter