Principal Transport Planner in Leeds

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead innovative transport projects across Northern England. The successful candidate will manage project communication, prepare transport-related documents, and mentor junior staff. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and experience within consultancy. This role offers industry-leading benefits and training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Award-winning training and development programmes

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple client expectations and contributing to project meetings.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish and ensure effective communication with teams.
• Prepare Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Environmental Statements.
• Engage with clients and other stakeholders, representing the company.

Skills

Communication with clients and team

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Proficiency in junction modelling software

Familiarity with design standards and AutoCAD

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LinSig

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Transport Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join a well-established and award-winning engineering consultancy based in Leeds. This is an exciting role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping some of the most significant and innovative transport projects across the North of England. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, ensuring effective communication with your team and clients.
• Prepare Transport Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, and contribute to the transport chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Engage directly with clients, planners, architects, and contractors, representing the company in meetings and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Provide input to site access designs and masterplans, taking all modes of transport into consideration.
• Manage project resources efficiently, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing technical support and training to Transport Planners and Graduates.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) and be working towards a professional qualification.
• Have significant experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Be comfortable managing multiple client expectations and contributing to project meetings.
• Be commercially aware with an understanding of project finances.
• Have proficiency in junction modelling software (such as JUNCTIONS, LinSig, or equivalent).
• Be familiar with current design standards, able to lead design reviews, and contribute to design work using AutoCAD (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits.
• Award-winning training and development programmes to support your career growth.
• The chance to work with an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, offering an environment that values and supports your development.