Principal Transport Planner

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead development planning projects. You will manage client relationships, mentor junior staff, and engage with stakeholders to deliver sustainable transport solutions. Offering a salary of £58,000 - £68,000 and a flexible working environment, this role is ideal for those looking to impact the industry positively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Clear progression path

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in development planning, ideally at Principal level.
• Strong technical knowledge in transport assessments and junction modelling.
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading on transport assessments for various development projects.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring project delivery.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and growing the team.

Skills

Development planning experience

Transport assessments

Client-facing skills

Junction modelling

Sustainable travel planning

Job description

Overview

Principal Transport Planner - Development Planning

Bristol - Permanent - Competitive + Benefits

Are you ready to take the lead on exciting development planning projects in one of the UK's most vibrant cities?

What you'll be doing

• Leading on transport assessments, travel plans, and access strategies for a variety of development projects.
• Managing client relationships, winning work, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and playing a key role in the growth of the team.
• Engaging with local authorities, developers, and stakeholders to unlock sites and deliver practical, sustainable transport solutions.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in development planning, ideally at Principal level or ready to step up.
• Strong technical knowledge in transport assessments, junction modelling, and sustainable travel planning.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills - someone confident in leading meetings and presenting ideas.
• A proactive mindset with the ambition to help grow and develop a busy transport planning team.

What's on offer

• A clear path to progression with opportunities to shape your own career.
• Salary of £58,000 - £68,000 per year
• A variety of projects - from major urban regeneration schemes to smaller bespoke developments.
• A form of 4 day working week.
• Flexible working, a supportive team culture, and a modern Bristol office.
• Generous benefits, and a chance to make a real impact in the region.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys the development planning side of transport planning and wants to be part of a collaborative, growing consultancy that truly values its people.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.

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