Principal Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability solutions consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join their Cardiff office. The role involves delivering transport assessments, managing client relationships, and contributing to project delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have demonstrable experience in transport planning. Strong leadership skills and software modelling capabilities are essential. The company offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Excellent healthcare offering

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transport planning in a consultancy environment.
• Proven capabilities in project delivery and client management.
• Strong software skills in relevant transport planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective and constructive transport solutions.
• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate proposals.
• Plan and carry out marketing activities.

Skills

Project delivery capabilities

Client management skills

Software modelling

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or higher qualification

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Transport Planner

Vacancy No: VN5181

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Advert: SLR’s Cardiff transport planning team provides advice to clients across the UK, in sectors including residential, commercial, retail and energy on projects ranging from new settlements to small scale landowner developments. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Principal grade, to assist with both project delivery, and with client and team management activities within the Cardiff office.

What you will do

• 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
• Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and negotiate 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 with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

• Relevant degree (or higher) level qualification
• 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 software packages, e.g. ARCADY/PICADY/LINSIG

Culture & at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment – All applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Confident Committed status.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country: United Kingdom

Office: Cardiff - Helmont House