Principal Transport Planner & Project Lead — Hybrid

Henley Chase; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning firm in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to manage multiple projects. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage financial performance, and coordinate team inputs to deliver high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field and has 5-10 years of experience in transport planning. This role offers a competitive salary, profit-related bonus, and opportunities for professional development including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related bonus scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Health scheme membership

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in development planning or related roles, preferably in the private sector.
• Experience with feasibility studies, access strategies, and Transport Assessments.
• Familiarity with the NPPF and the planning system.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of projects including fee proposals and invoicing.
• Act as the primary client contact in meetings and negotiations.
• Coordinate inputs from teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Report writing skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or relevant subject

MSc in Transport Planning

Professional qualification (IEng, CEng, TPP)

Tools

CAD

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

GIS

Excel

Job description

A leading transport planning firm in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to manage multiple projects. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage financial performance, and coordinate team inputs to deliver high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field and has 5-10 years of experience in transport planning. This role offers a competitive salary, profit-related bonus, and opportunities for professional development including flexible working arrangements.