Principal Transport Planner & Growth Leader (Scotland)

SLR Consulting; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days’ annual leave

Job summary

SLR is seeking a Principal or Associate to join the Transport Planning team in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transport planning projects, strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities, and help grow our presence across Scotland.

You will mentor developing consultants, collaborate across planning, environmental and engineering disciplines, and contribute to winning new work while delivering high‑quality assessments and travel plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK transport planning consultancy experience.
• Experience across residential, retail, commercial, healthcare and energy sectors.
• Relevant degree and professional membership (MCIHT or similar).
• Proven ability to win work and grow existing client relationships.
• Technical expertise in transport planning and appraisal.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of transport planning projects across a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Identify opportunities, support bids and contribute to winning new work.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage project performance, profitability and programme delivery.
• Deliver high‑quality Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Mentor developing team members and support growth of the team.

Skills

Transport planning

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Public consultation

Project management

Education

Professional membership (MCIHT)

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

SLR is seeking a Principal or Associate to join the Transport Planning team in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transport planning projects, strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities, and help grow our presence across Scotland.

You will mentor developing consultants, collaborate across planning, environmental and engineering disciplines, and contribute to winning new work while delivering high‑quality assessments and travel plans.