Principal Transport Planner

BakerHicks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to spearhead complex transport planning projects. This role includes delivering innovative solutions and managing a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance and quality. As part of a dynamic environment, you will engage with diverse stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives across sectors such as Power and Defence. The position offers a blend of autonomy and collaboration, contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge in areas such as Active Travel, Bus Priority, LCWIPs, Public Realm, and Urban Design.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects.
• Provide strategic transport advice on assessments and sustainable travel solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Transport modelling

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE)

Tools

GIS

CAD

Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Job description

Job description

At BakerHicks, we are a prominent engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across various sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and impactful services to our clients.

With the team expanding, this Principal Transport Planner role presents an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile, sustainable transport planning projects, while supervising and mentoring a growing team within a multi-disciplinary environment.

As part of a dynamic team, you will spearhead the development of transport planning solutions from concept through to implementation. You will work across a variety of sectors, including Power, Custodial, Defence, and Development Planning, ensuring integration of best practice and strategic guidance in every project.

You will have the freedom to drive forward initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of our Transport Planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction
• Provide strategic transport advice on assessments, master planning, policy, and sustainable travel solutions
• Oversee technical reporting including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, and EIA inputs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies
  Manage and mentor transport planners, supporting their development and ensuring delivery excellence
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client relationship building, and opportunity identification
• Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal quality assurance
• Champion innovation and stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in transport planning

About You

• Qualifications Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field (postgraduate qualification desirable)
• Chartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE)
  Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience & Skills Proven experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors
• Strong background in transport modelling, policy, and assessments
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in relevant tools such as GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is a plus
  Skilled in technical reporting, project management, and public consultations
• Knowledge in areas such as Active Travel, Bus Priority, LCWIPs, Public Realm, and Urban Design would be an advantage

Why this Opportunity?

Lead innovative transport projects that shape future infrastructure across the UK
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with freedom and growth potential
Join a multidisciplinary consultancy committed to sustainable, integrated design
Gain exposure across sectors and contribute to a highly respected, growing team

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

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About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.