Senior Transport Planner: Lead Projects & Clients

Waterjobsuk; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible, hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Bristol is seeking a Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead a portfolio of transport planning projects across the South West. You will build lasting client relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in growing our transport planning business.

Working with planning, environmental and engineering colleagues, you will mentor developing consultants, support bids, and help deliver high-quality Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and statements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Client management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Junctions/LINSIG

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MCIHT membership

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

SLR Consulting in Bristol is seeking a Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead a portfolio of transport planning projects across the South West. You will build lasting client relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in growing our transport planning business.

Working with planning, environmental and engineering colleagues, you will mentor developing consultants, support bids, and help deliver high-quality Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and statements.