Senior or Principal Transport Planner

Stantec; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join our South West Transport Planning team, based in Taunton, Exeter or Bristol. You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West and support high-profile infrastructure and land development schemes.

You will work across a wide range of projects, from large strategic land development proposals to smaller sites, with opportunities for progression and training to achieve professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree required in transportation, geography, engineering or 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

Skills

Transport planning

Junction modelling

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

TPP qualification

Education

Degree in transportation, geography, engineering or related discipline

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: Stantecwere 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