Senior Transport Planner

SLR Consulting; Leeds, Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting in the UK is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport and Mobility Planning team, based in Leeds or Sheffield on a hybrid basis. You will deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans, and develop practical transport solutions for residential and commercial projects across Yorkshire.

You will work with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, advancing through feasibility to planning delivery while growing your project

Qualifications

• Advanced experience delivering UK transport planning projects.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g. MCIHT) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
• Using professional judgement to develop effective and practical transport solutions
• Client relationship management and support with fee proposals
• Planning and undertaking stakeholder and client engagement activities
• Supporting project financial performance alongside Project Managers and Directors
• Continual development of technical knowledge in line with policy and regulatory changes

Skills

Transport planning

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related field

Professional body membership (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

Senior Transport PlannerBy continuing to browse or by clicking “Accept all,” you agree to the storing of first and third-party cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyse site usage. For more information, please see our privacy policy.### Senior Transport PlannerApply: Hybrid: Leeds, UK: Sheffield, UK: Full time: Posted Today: JR102651**Enabling sustainable development through smarter transport planning**SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our established Transport and Mobility Planning team, based in either Leeds or Sheffield on a hybrid basis.You'll work on a broad range projects, with a strong current focus on residential and commercial development across Yorkshire. As the team continues to develop its regional presence, we are expanding our reach across sectors and you will be involved in an increasingly varied and technically diverse project portfolio over time.Taking responsibility for delivering key transport planning tasks and small projects, your primary focus will be to support projects from initial feasibility through to planning application and delivery. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while taking increasing responsibility for project management. The role includes:* Delivery of Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans* Using professional judgement to develop effective and practical transport solutions* Client relationship management and support with fee proposals* Planning and undertaking stakeholder and client engagement activities* Supporting project financial performance alongside Project Managers and Directors* Continual development of technical knowledge in line with policy and regulatory changesYou’ll collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines on impactful projects, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.**Rewards & Benefits**SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus* Company pension* Private medical insurance* Life, income, and travel insurance* Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‐to‐work schemes* Flexible, hybrid and agile working* 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays* Buy or sell leave options* Core working hours* Cross‐border remote working and sabbatical opportunities* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay* Workplace Nursery benefit* Volunteering and Community Giving* Employee Assistance Programme* Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally**About You*** Advanced experience delivering UK transport planning projects* A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related field* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MCIHT) or working towards this* Technical and project delivery capability alongside some client management experience* Experience with appropriate transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LINSIG* Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills**Culture & Inclusion**Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.If this **Senior Transport Planner** role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.#LI-LM1