Principal Transport Planner - Lead Projects & Grow Clients

SLR Consulting Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Buy or sell leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd in Bristol is seeking an ambitious Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transport planning projects for a diverse client portfolio. You will strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities and support bids to grow the South West presence.

You’ll mentor junior staff, collaborate across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines, and contribute to business development and strategy within a national team.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK transport planning consultancy experience.
• Relevant degree and professional membership (MCIHT or similar).
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• 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 the 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 the growth of the team.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Business development

Client relationship development

Education

Degree in transport planning or related field

MCIHT membership (or similar)

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

SLR Consulting Ltd in Bristol is seeking an ambitious Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transport planning projects for a diverse client portfolio. You will strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities and support bids to grow the South West presence.

You’ll mentor junior staff, collaborate across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines, and contribute to business development and strategy within a national team.