Senior Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to develop strategic transport solutions, manage client relationships, and lead projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in transport planning within a consultancy. The role offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience at a comparable level within transport planning in a consultancy.
• Proven project delivery capabilities, along with leadership and client management skills.
• Strong software modelling capabilities on relevant software packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective and constructive solutions.
• Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Manage client relationships to secure work and negotiate proposals.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Project delivery capabilities

Client management skills

Software modelling capabilities

Education

Relevant degree or higher level qualification

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 proposals
• Plan and carry out marketing activities
• Ensuring the profitability of designated projects
• Continue to update personal knowledge of 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 & 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, 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 Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment – All applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Confident Committed status.

Job Details

• Country: United Kingdom
• Office: Cardiff - Helmont House