Principal Transport Planner - Development & Growth Leader

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Development Planner to lead transport planning delivery across UK projects, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will manage client relationships, contribute to proposals and help grow the DP business.

The role requires a relevant degree, recognised chartership, strong knowledge of planning processes, and the ability to lead junior staff while delivering transport statements, assessments, travel plans and reports for public and private sector

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Membership of ICE, CIHT, or Transport Planning Professional qualification.
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) to respond to challenges and influence others in a constructive way.
• Ability to develop leadership in junior staff and deliver outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Production of Transport Statements / Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals.
• Experience in traffic modelling and abnormal loads assessments preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the planning process.
• Production of reports for private and public sector clients.
• Manage project budgets and deliverables.

Skills

Transport planning

Stakeholder management

Project budgeting

Team leadership

Planning process knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Development Planner to lead transport planning delivery across UK projects, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will manage client relationships, contribute to proposals and help grow the DP business.

The role requires a relevant degree, recognised chartership, strong knowledge of planning processes, and the ability to lead junior staff while delivering transport statements, assessments, travel plans and reports for public and private sector