Job Title
Senior Transport Planner
Vacancy No
VN5022
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract Type
Full-Time
Advert
SLR's Exeter transport planning team provides advice to clients across sectors including residential, commercial, retail and energy on projects ranging from new settlements to small scale landowner developments.
We work across the private and public sectors with a focus on the southwest peninsula and the south coast of England. We are an agile team - our wider work extends across the UK and we partner with our international colleagues on projects in the USA and Australia.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Senior grade, to assist with both project delivery, and with client and team management activities within the Exeter office.
What you will do
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport assessments and related work using their detailed knowledge and experience of recognised transport appraisal techniques. Duties will be varied but responsibilities are likely to include:
* Use professional judgement and personal initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions
* Deliver Vision Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
* Assist with wider transport planning work including our bespoke EV advisory services
* Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and negotiate fee proposals
* Plan and carry out marketing activities
* Ensuring the profitability of designated projects
* Continue to update personal knowledge of relevant technical, legal and policy changes
* Develop colleagues within the project team
* Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering opportunities for progression. We offer flexible, agile, and hybrid working options to help balance professional and personal life.
About you
* Relevant degree (or higher) qualification and membership of a relevant professional body (MCIHT or similar)
* Demonstrable experience at a comparable level within transport planning in a consultancy or similar environment
* Proven project delivery capabilities, along with leadership and client management skills
* Strong software modelling capabilities on relevant packages, e.g., ARCADY/PICADY/LINSIG
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence. We provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equitable access.
Additional Details
Country: United Kingdom
Office: Exeter
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