Senior Transport Planner — Lead Projects & Client Growth

SLR Consulting; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life & income protection

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work

Volunteer opportunities

Pension

Nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our Bristol team. You’ll lead a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors, delivering transport planning and appraisal with strategic direction and strong client relationships.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery and team mentoring, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects in consultancy or equivalent.
• Professional membership required or desirable (e.g., MCIHT).
• Strong delivery, leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Lead client engagement and support fee proposals.
• Build and manage client relationships across projects.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Manage project performance and profitability.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree or higher

Professional membership (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

Junctions

LINSIG

Job description

Lead projects. Win work. Shape growth.

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. As a result of continued growth, we’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded

Lead projects. Win work. Shape growth.

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. As a result of continued growth, we’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Principal or Associate Transport Planner to join our established Bristol team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant who wants to do more than deliver great projects. We're looking for someone who can help strengthen and expand our presence across the South West, build lasting client relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in the continued growth of our transport planning business.

Alongside Technical Leadership, You'll Be a Trusted Adviser To Clients, a Mentor To Developing Consultants And a Visible Contributor To Business Development Activities. Working Closely With Regional And National Leaders, You'll Have The Platform To Influence Strategy, Develop Key Accounts And Help Secure The Next Generation Of Projects For The Team

• Lead the delivery of transport planning projects across a diverse client portfolio
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business
• Identify opportunities, support bids and contribute to winning new work
• Lead client meetings, presentations and stakeholder engagement
• Manage project performance, profitability and programme delivery
• Deliver high-quality Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
• Mentor developing team members and support the growth of the team
  
  

You’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

• Extensive UK transport planning consultancy experience
• Relevant degree and professional membership (MCIHT or similar)
• Strong client management and business development skills
• Proven ability to win work and grow existing client relationships
• Technical expertise in transport planning and appraisal
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable)
  
  

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 Principal or Associate Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.