Principal or Associate Transport Planner

SLR Consulting; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 73,284 - 113,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Volunteering and community giving

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead a diverse portfolio of UK transport planning projects from our Bristol team. You will drive technical direction, client engagement and project profitability while mentoring colleagues across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a proven track record in delivering transport assessments and travel plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Relevant degree (or higher) and professional membership (e.g. MCIHT or similar).
• Strong project delivery, leadership and client management skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and client development ability.
• Technical expertise in transport planning and appraisal.
• Experience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable).
• Strong reporting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Use professional judgement to develop effective and practical solutions.
• Deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Build client relationships and support fee proposals.
• Lead client engagement with support from the wider team.
• Manage project performance and profitability.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy, legal and technical changes.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Professional membership (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

Job description

Lead projects, win work and grow our presence.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 seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our established Bristol team.You'll lead a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors, working with clients in residential, commercial, retail and energy. Our projects range from strategic new settlements to smaller-scale landowner developments.The role combines technical leadership in transport planning and appraisal with responsibility for client relationships, project delivery and team development. You'll provide strategic direction across a wide range of schemes, while supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.The RoleUse professional judgement to develop effective and practical solutionsDeliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel PlansBuild client relationships and support fee proposalsLead client engagement with support from the wider teamManage project performance and profitabilityMaintain up-to-date knowledge of policy, legal and technical changesMentor team members and provide technical guidanceYou’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 & BenefitsSLR'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 bonusCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceLife, income, and travel insuranceSalary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemesVolunteering and Community GivingFlexible, hybrid and agile working25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidaysBuy or sell leave optionsCore working hoursCross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunitiesEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave payWorkplace Nursery benefitEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSpecialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personallyAbout YouExtensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environmentRelevant degree (or higher) and professional membership (e.g. MCIHT or similar)Strong project delivery, leadership and client management skillsProven stakeholder engagement and client development abilityTechnical expertise in transport planning and appraisalExperience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable)Strong reporting and problem-solving skillsCulture & InclusionInclusion 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 Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.