Lead Transport Planner - Sustainable, Multi‑Sector Hybrid

BakerHicks; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to買

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while mentoring a growing team within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will shape transport planning from concept through implementation across sectors including Power, Custodial, Defence and Development Planning, steering strategy, modelling, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovation and securing

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or related field; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status (CIHT, TPS, ICE).
• Experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong background in transport modelling, policy, and assessments.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign; public consultations a plus.
• Knowledge of Active Travel, Bus Priority, LCWIPs and Urban Design; UK security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects with quality and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic transport advice on assessments, master planning, policy, and sustainable travel.
• Oversee technical reporting including TA, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, and EIA inputs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies.
• Manage and mentor transport planners, supporting development and delivery excellence.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client relations, and identifying opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards and internal QA; champion innovation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning expertise

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering

Chartered or working towards chartered (CIHT/TPS/ICE)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

GIS

CAD

Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Job description

BakerHicks in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while mentoring a growing team within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will shape transport planning from concept through implementation across sectors including Power, Custodial, Defence and Development Planning, steering strategy, modelling, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovation and securing