Principal or Associate Transport Planner

SLR Consulting; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life & income protection

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work

Volunteer opportunities

Pension

Nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our Bristol team. You’ll lead a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors, delivering transport planning and appraisal with strategic direction and strong client relationships.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery and team mentoring, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects in consultancy or equivalent.
• Professional membership required or desirable (e.g., MCIHT).
• Strong delivery, leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Lead client engagement and support fee proposals.
• Build and manage client relationships across projects.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Manage project performance and profitability.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree or higher

Professional membership (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

Junctions

LINSIG

Job description

Lead projects, win work and grow our presence.

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our established Bristol team.

You’ll lead a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors, working with clients in residential, commercial, retail and energy. Our projects range from strategic new settlements to smaller-scale landowner developments.

The role combines technical leadership in transport planning and appraisal with responsibility for client relationships, project delivery and team development. You’ll provide strategic direction across a wide range of schemes, while supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The Role

• Use professional judgement to develop effective and practical solutions
• Deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
• Build client relationships and support fee proposals
• Lead client engagement with support from the wider team
• Manage project performance and profitability
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy, legal and technical changes
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines on impactful projects, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

• Extensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environment
• Relevant degree (or higher) and professional membership (e.g. MCIHT or similar)
• Strong project delivery, leadership and client management skills
• Proven stakeholder engagement and client development ability
• Technical expertise in transport planning and appraisal
• Experience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable)
• Strong reporting and problem-solving skills

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.