Principal Transport Planner — Hybrid in Reading

Stantec; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group life & income protection

Gym membership

Hybrid working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Transport Planner in Reading to lead a diverse transport planning portfolio across public and private sectors. You will deliver TA’s, Travel Plans and studies, model junctions, mentor junior staff and manage budgets in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers strong career progression, a supportive team, and opportunities to shape sustainable transport solutions across the Thames Valley and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree in transportation, geography, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in transport planning for development planning or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of planning system and ability to prepare TA, Travel Plans and studies.
• Experience with junction modelling and transport analysis using industry software.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and delivering technical work.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Progress toward chartership (CTPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transport planning projects from early-stage promotion through to planning consent and delivery.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport studies and associated technical reports.
• Undertake transport analysis, including junction modelling and assessment work.
• Provide technical input across a range of strategic development proposals, residential schemes, masterplans and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to project delivery through effective management of quality, budgets and deadlines.

Skills

Transport planning

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Budget management

CTPP candidate

Education

Degree in transportation, geography, engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Transport Planner in Reading to lead a diverse transport planning portfolio across public and private sectors. You will deliver TA’s, Travel Plans and studies, model junctions, mentor junior staff and manage budgets in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers strong career progression, a supportive team, and opportunities to shape sustainable transport solutions across the Thames Valley and beyond.