Senior Transport Planner

SLR CONSULTING; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR CONSULTING is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join their Cardiff team. The role involves leading transport assessments and managing client relationships while delivering projects across various sectors. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and proven experience in consultancy settings. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension

Excellent healthcare offerings

Travel and life insurance

Flexible and hybrid working

25 days annual leave with additional flexible bank holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transport planning in consultancy.
• Proven project delivery capabilities.
• Strong software modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transport assessments and management tasks.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate proposals.
• Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues.

Skills

Project delivery capabilities

Client management skills

Software modelling capabilities

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree (or higher) qualification

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Job Title

Senior Transport Planner

Vacancy No

VN5180

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

SLR’s Cardiff transport planning team provides advice to clients across the UK, in sectors including residential, commercial, retail and energy on projects ranging from new settlements to small scale landowner developments.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Senior grade, to assist with both project delivery, and with client and team management activities within the Cardiff office.

What you will do:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport assessments and related work using their detailed knowledge and experience of recognised transport appraisal techniques. Duties will be varied but responsibilities are likely to include:

• Use professional judgement and personal initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions
• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
• Assist with wider transport planning work
• Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and negotiate fee proposals
• Plan and carry out marketing activities
• Ensuring the profitability of designated projects
• Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes
• Develop colleagues within the project team
• Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues

About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a
company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you :
• Relevant degree (or higher) level qualification
• Demonstrable experience at a comparable level within transport planning in a consultancy or similar environment
• Proven project delivery capabilities, along with leadership and client management skills
• Strong software modelling capabilities on relevant software packages, e.g. ARCADY/PICADY/LINSIG

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable assistance when applying to SLR.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Cardiff - Helmont House