Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Senior / Principal Transport Planner Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Transport Planner to take on a Project Manager role within a busy transport planning team. The role involves independently leading and delivering multiple transport and multi-disciplinary projects, managing clients, and coordinating technical inputs to ensure high-quality project delivery. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the primary client contact and represent the team in project meetings, public consultations, and negotiations with highway authorities. * Manage financial performance of assigned projects, including fee proposals, change control, and invoicing. * Coordinate inputs from other teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to standard. * Lead the development of technical solutions and maintain high-quality transport planning outputs. * Mentor and train junior staff, with potential line management responsibilities. * Provide technical support to senior management. * Work independently on typical projects from day one, with support on complex or large-scale projects. Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a relevant subject. * MSc in Transport Planning is advantageous but not essential. * Professional qualification (IEng, CEng, TPP) or demonstrable progress towards one. * 5–10 years’ experience in development planning or related transport planning roles, ideally in the private sector. * Experience with core transport planning services, including feasibility studies, access strategies, Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, S106 negotiations, and preliminary highway design. * Familiarity with the NPPF and the planning system; appeal process experience advantageous. * Knowledge of highway design guidance and methodologies (MfS, DMRB, etc.). * Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills. * Proficiency in CAD checking (experience in producing CAD advantageous), ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, GIS, Excel, or similar software. * Commercial awareness and ability to independently drive projects forward. * Experience contributing to business development activities is a plus. Benefits and Package: * Competitive salary based on experience and grade. * Profit-related bonus scheme. * Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Pension contributions and life cover. * Health scheme membership and enhanced parental leave. * Flexible benefits scheme for wellness, professional development, or personal interests. * Support for professional qualifications (IEng, CEng, TPP). * Annual subscriptions to relevant professional institutions. Work Environment: * Collaborative team environment with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options. * Opportunities for career progression, mentoring, and professional development. * Focus on inclusion, well-being, and work-life balance