Principal Transport Planner

SLR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR is seeking an experienced Transport Planning professional at Principal grade to join their Exeter team. This role involves delivering transport assessments and managing client relations within a project-focused environment. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare

Travel and life insurance

Structured career framework

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or higher qualification in transport planning.
• Experience at a comparable level within transport planning consultancy.
• Proven leadership and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate fee proposals.
• Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues.

Skills

Project delivery

Client management

Software modelling

Education

Relevant degree

Membership of MCIHT or similar

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

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SLR’s Exeter transport planning team provides advice to clients across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and energy 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 the south coast of England. We are an agile team - our wider work extends across the UK and we partner with our international colleagues on projects in the USA and Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Principal grade, to assist with both 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 our bespoke EV advisory services.
• Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and negotiate fee proposals.
• Plan and carry out marketing activities.
• Ensure 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 is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. With over 4000 employees across 6 regions in more than 125 countries, our ‘one team’ culture fosters collaboration and professional development. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and opportunities for progression. We support flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to help balance professional and personal life.

About you:

• Relevant degree (or higher) qualification and membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar).
• Experience at a comparable level within transport planning in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven project delivery capabilities, leadership, and client management skills.
• Strong software modelling skills using relevant packages such as ARCADY, PICADY, or LINSIG.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals.

If you require special adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us. As a Disability Confident employer, all applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements will be guaranteed an interview.