Principal Transport Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

London office access

Career progression

Professional development

Client exposure

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to lead major transport planning projects. You will deliver Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other reports, mentoring juniors and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working near a London office, with opportunities for progression and exposure to diverse schemes across London and the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a transport planning consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Experience working on development schemes within London.
• Good understanding of London transport policy and planning processes.
• Experience engaging with TfL and London boroughs is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of transport planning projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other reports.
• Provide transport planning and development advice to clients, developers and stakeholders.
• Manage projects, programmes and technical deliverables.
• Undertake and oversee transport, traffic and accessibility assessments.
• Liaise with TfL, London boroughs, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Present technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and mentor juniors.
• Contribute to fee proposals, bids and tenders.
• Support development of client relationships and growth of work.
• Grow and develop the transport planning team.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring juniors

Client relations

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join a growing transport planning team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work on a diverse range of major development projects across London and the wider UK.

You will take responsibility for delivering projects, providing high-quality technical advice to clients and supporting the development of junior team members, whilst working closely with senior colleagues on some of the company's key projects.

The Role

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will:

• Lead the delivery of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other technical reports.
• Provide transport planning and development advice to clients, developers and other stakeholders.
• Manage projects, programmes and technical deliverables.
• Undertake and oversee transport, traffic and accessibility assessments.
• Liaise with TfL, London boroughs, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and confidently present technical advice and recommendations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, including planners, engineers, architects and developers.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to graduate and junior members of the team.
• Contribute to fee proposals, bids and tenders where appropriate.
• Support the development of existing client relationships and identify opportunities for further work.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and development of the transport planning team.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced transport planning professional who is technically strong, commercially aware and keen to take on greater responsibility.

You’ll ideally have:

• Significant experience within a transport planning consultancy.
• A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Experience working on development schemes within London.
• A good understanding of London transport policy, planning processes and relevant guidance.
• Experience engaging with TfL and London boroughs would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage projects and work effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards professional accreditation, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious transport planning team.
• Exposure to a diverse range of major development projects.
• Clear progression opportunities within the business.
• Support for professional development and relevant qualifications.
• Hybrid working with a London-based office.
• Increased responsibility and client exposure.
• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth of the team.

If you're an experienced Principal Transport Planner looking for your next challenge in London, we'd be keen to hear from you.

This role would suit someone looking to take on greater responsibility, broaden their client exposure and progress their career within an established and growing transport planning consultancy.