Principal Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Sustainability Solutions is seeking an experienced Transport Planning professional for their Exeter office. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks, including delivering transport assessments and managing client relationships. This role offers competitive remuneration, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment designed for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare offering

Travel and life insurance

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transport planning in a consultancy environment.
• Proven project delivery capabilities and leadership skills.
• Strong software modelling capabilities on relevant software packages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of transport assessments and related work.
• Manage client relationships and secure work.
• Plan marketing activities and ensure project profitability.

Skills

Project delivery

Client management

Software modelling

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Relevant degree (or higher)

Membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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 or 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 with a

company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you:

• Relevant degree (or higher) level 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, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable assistance when applying to SLR.