Principal Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in transport planning in the UK is seeking a Principal Transport Planner. The role involves managing projects and client relationships while contributing to company growth. Ideal candidates should possess strong report-writing and analytical skills, with technical expertise in transport planning. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong report-writing, research and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic, people-oriented individual.
• Exceptional transport planning technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for local authorities and private sector clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Proactively contribute to company growth through business development activities.

Job description

Overview

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a Transport Planning consultancy who work on project across the UK and overseas. You will be given the opportunity to accelerate your career by working alongside industry experts, within an inclusive and caring company environment. They are looking to recruit a Principal Transport planner to support teams in Birmingham, Manchester, London and Nottingham. The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, people-orientated individuals, with strong report-writing, research and analytical skills, and a desire to quickly move into a position of responsibility. Importantly you should share our belief that transport planners have a responsibility to help create more sustainable places.

The role:

• Manage projects for local authorities and private sector clients under the guidance of the Project Director
• Start taking a leading role within a defined technical area
• Manage time effectively, working with colleagues to deliver to scope and budget
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, helping to secure new work
• Proactively contribute to company growth through business development activities
• Inspire and develop less-experienced members of staff by freely sharing your knowledge
• Travel across the UK, and internationally
• Exceptional transport planning technical skills and experience in areas of relevance to ITP
• A sound understanding of transport policy and current issues in the UK and/or internationally
• Knowledge and skills to extract and analyse complex data sets to derive valuable insights
• A growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Salary: Competitive

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Production & Manufacturing

Contract Type: Full time

Town/City: WEST LOTHIAN

Other postings within the description include opportunities in Birmingham, Leeds, Leeds and London with various salary bands and sector emphasis. These entries describe roles such as Senior or Principal Civil Engineer and transport planning-related positions in different locations.

Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 Per Annum (example for related roles)

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Leeds

Additional notes describe a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy that delivers transport planning, infrastructure design, and environmental services across a diverse portfolio of developments. They’re recognised for their collaborative approach and expertise in creating sustainable, projects across the UK. Other entries reference UK-based teams of transport planners and engineers focusing on sustainable mobility and energy transitions.

Salary: Competitive

Sector: Transport Infrastructure

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: London