Principal Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in North West England is seeking a Principal Transport Planner for a permanent role. The successful candidate will contribute to diverse transport projects, manage teams, and work closely with clients in the private sector and local authorities.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Professional development and continuous training opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Career growth and advancement potential

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and transportation.
• Strong understanding of transport policies and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead project work, monitor performance against budgets and timelines.

Skills

Transport Planning

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in transportation

Job description

Principal Transport Planner, North West England, England

Client: Not specified

Location: North West England, England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3feb6133de7

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary: My client in the North West area is looking for a Principal Transport Planner to work on a permanent basis starting soon.

Key skills required for this role:

• Principal Transport Planner

Role overview:

Our client, a renowned consultancy in the transport planning sector, is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join their team. This permanent role involves contributing to various projects, from local transport improvements to major road networks, rail, and sustainable travel schemes. You will work closely with private sector and local authority clients, providing advice on access and transportation, and supporting development proposals through the planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate technical skills in transport policy, strategy, feasibility studies, option assessment, and business cases.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead project work, monitor performance against budgets and timelines.
• Delegate tasks effectively to junior team members.
• Work flexibly across multiple northern office projects.
• Support senior staff and develop project management, commercial, and business development skills.
• Assist in training and managing Graduates and Apprentices.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in transport planning and transportation.
• Strong understanding of transport policies and strategies.
• Proficiency in conducting feasibility studies and business case evaluations.
• Ability to manage and delegate tasks within a team.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with private sector and local authority clients.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in transportation or related field.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Career growth and advancement potential within a leading consultancy.