Principal Transport Planner

SLR Consulting; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in Exeter, UK. The role focuses on delivering transport assessments and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial consulting experience, along with strong software modelling skills. This position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to helping clients innovate in transport planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience at a comparable level within transport planning.
• Experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective and constructive solutions.
• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate fee proposals.

Skills

Project delivery capabilities

Client management skills

Software modelling capabilities

Education

Relevant degree or higher level qualification

Membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Senior Transport Planner – Exeter, UK

Full Time | Posted Yesterday | Job Requisition ID: JR100939SLR

Overview

SLR’s Exeter transport planning team advises clients across residential, commercial, retail and energy sectors 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 south coast of England, and partner with international colleagues on projects in the USA and Australia. This role offers an experienced Transport Planning professional the chance to join at senior grade to assist with project delivery and client and team management activities within the Exeter 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 including bespoke EV advisory services
• Manage client relationships to secure work and negotiate fee proposals
• Plan and carry out marketing activities
• Ensure the profitability of designated projects
• Continuously update personal knowledge of relevant technical, legal and policy changes
• Develop colleagues within the project team
• Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues

Benefits

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews. 25 days’ annual leave plus additional flexible bank holidays. Flexible, agile and hybrid working allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours and family‑friendly policies help balance professional and home life.

About you

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

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

SLR is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Through Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people 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, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, SLR guarantees an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status for applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job.