Principal Transport Planner

SLR CONSULTING; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability solutions seeks a Principal Transport Planner for their Exeter office. The role involves delivering transport assessments, managing client relationships, and leading project delivery. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in transport planning, and strong software modelling skills. The company offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Travel and life insurance

25 days of annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transport planning in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven leadership and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of transport assessments and related work.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate fee proposals.
• Develop effective and constructive solutions.

Skills

Project delivery capabilities

Client management skills

Software modelling capabilities

Education

Relevant degree or higher qualification

Membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Job Title

Principal Transport Planner

Vacancy No

VN5023

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

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 with client and team management activities within the Exeter office.

What you will do:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport assessments and related work using their detailed knowledge and experience of recognised transport appraisal techniques. Duties will be varied but responsibilities are likely to include:

• 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
• 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 including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering opportunities for progression. We offer 25 days of annual leave, flexible bank holidays, and flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to help balance professional and home life.

About you:

• Relevant degree (or higher) 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

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups such as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and those with disabilities or neurodivergence. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential job requirements, and we are committed to providing equitable support throughout the recruitment process.

Job Details

• Key Responsibilities
• Country: United Kingdom
• Office: Exeter