Senior / Principal Transport Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40k - £60k DoE plus package
Are you a Transport Engineer ready to step into a senior or principal role where you can lead projects, oversee a team and play a key part in developing the transport department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a strong reputation, a secure pipeline of work and excellent progression routes.
You'd be joining a well-established engineering consultancy delivering projects across commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors, with values up to £50m. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing team, they offer an environment where individuals are trusted, developed and given real opportunity to progress.
The Opportunity
This role offers a blend of technical delivery, project leadership and team development. You will take ownership of transport planning and highways inputs across a range of projects, while also having the opportunity to build and lead your own team. It is a strong next step for someone looking to move into a more senior position with real influence over project delivery and team growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing and delivering Transport Statements and Transport Assessments across a variety of projects
Overseeing multiple schemes while maintaining strong client relationships
Preparing high-quality technical reports and project documentation
Undertaking complex junction analysis and providing practical design recommendations
Liaising with highways engineers, planners, architects and clients
Attending meetings and representing the business professionally
Supporting the growth and development of the transport team
Contributing to project delivery across wider civil engineering schemes What They’re Looking For
BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in transport engineering or planning
Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE, CIHT or TPP
Strong knowledge of national and local transport policy and standards
Experience producing Transport Statements and Assessments
Proficiency in relevant transport modelling and industry software
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead projects and contribute to team development
A proactive and collaborative approach
Full UK driving licence Why This Role Stands Out
Salary from £40k to £60k depending on experience
Opportunity to build and lead your own team
Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
Clear progression within a growing business
Supportive and people-focused culture
Hybrid and flexible working policies
25 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days plus bank hols
Employee Assistance Programme
Income protection scheme
Company pension contribution
Structured training and development
Chartership mentoring and support
Paid professional memberships
Long service awards
Company-funded team building and social events Apply Today
If you are looking for a role where you can take the lead on projects, grow a team and play a key role in a business with ambitious plans, we would be interested in speaking with you.
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