Principal Transport Planner: Lead Projects & Clients

SLR Consulting; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

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

The role combines technical leadership with responsibility for project delivery, profitability and team development, while supporting business growth and cross‑discipline collaboration across the UK.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Client management

Education

Degree or higher in transport planning or related field

Professional membership (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

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

The role combines technical leadership with responsibility for project delivery, profitability and team development, while supporting business growth and cross‑discipline collaboration across the UK.