Senior or Principal Transport Planner

Stantec; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec in the South West is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead a diverse portfolio across the South West, with routes in Taunton, Exeter or Bristol. You will work across large strategic land developments through to infrastructure schemes, delivering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and junction modelling, while mentoring junior team members.

This role offers career progression in a multidisciplinary environment with strong client engagement and opportunity to influence

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography, engineering or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, with junction modelling/analysis skills and use of relevant software
• Strong numerical ability, with experience managing project budgets and quality
• Working towards (or keen to achieve) a professional qualification such as TPP
• Proven track record in project delivery, client management and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Supporting the technical delivery of transportation projects
• Producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Undertaking transport studies and associated technical analysis
• Supporting junction modelling and analysis work
• Liaising with clients, design teams, local authorities and stakeholders
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join our South West Transport Planning team on a permanent basis, based in Taunton, Exeter or Bristol.

You’ll be joining a well-established and collaborative team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West, with excellent access to vibrant city centres, beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines.

We are fortunate to work with excellent clients on some of the region’s most exciting development and infrastructure schemes, including major strategic land development proposals, infrastructure delivery projects and public sector commissions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑profile projects while developing your career within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment.

The Role

You will work across a wide range of projects from large and complex strategic land development proposals through to smaller sites, alongside strategic infrastructure and public sector commissions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the technical delivery of transportation projects
• Producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Undertaking transport studies and associated technical analysis
• Supporting junction modelling and analysis work
• Liaising with clients, design teams, local authorities and stakeholders
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

This position offers strong opportunities for career progression and personal development, with mentoring and training support to help you further develop your expertise and work towards professional qualifications.

About You

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography, engineering or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, with junction modelling/analysis skills and use of relevant software
• Strong numerical ability, with experience managing project budgets and quality
• Working towards (or keen to achieve) a professional qualification such as TPP
• Proven track record in project delivery, client management and stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the Stantec named 'Best place to work' and 'International consulting firm of the year' at NCE Awards at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.