Overview
Principal Transport Planner – £55,000 - £70,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid)
A well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to take a leading role in the growth and development of its Nottingham transport planning capability.
This is a senior position offering genuine influence — technically, commercially and strategically. The successful candidate will play a key part in expanding the transport planning offering, managing complex projects, developing client relationships and helping shape the future direction of the team.
The Role
* Lead and deliver transport planning commissions across a wide range of development sectors
* Act as a technical authority on transport strategy, policy and development-led transport solutions
* Prepare, review and sign off Transport Assessments, Statements, Notes and Travel Plans
* Provide expert input into planning applications, appeals and examinations where required
* Manage multiple projects concurrently, acting as the primary client contact
* Contribute to business development, work-winning and long-term client relationships
* Support and help grow a transport planning team, including mentoring and line management
* Collaborate closely with other disciplines to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions
About You
* You will be an experienced transport planner with 12+ years' experience within UK transport planning or consultancy
* A proven track record in project delivery, client management and business development
* Strong understanding of local and national transport policy and guidance
* Experience acting as an expert witness at planning appeals, inquiries or examinations
* Advanced report-writing skills with a high standard of technical accuracy and presentation
* Membership of a relevant professional body (CIHT, TPS, IHE or similar), ideally chartered
* Demonstrable knowledge of sustainable and active travel principles and emerging best practice
From a technical standpoint, you'll also bring experience with:
* DfT WebTAG guidance and appraisal frameworks
* Junction capacity modelling using Junctions 10, LinSig, Quickgreen
* Strategic and microsimulation modelling tools such as VISSIM or PARAMICS
* Use of TRICS, TEMPro and related datasets
* Preliminary highway design using AutoCAD and relevant design standards
* GIS platforms such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Podaris or similar
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
* A senior leadership role with autonomy and influence
* The opportunity to establish and grow a transport planning team in Nottingham
* Exposure to high-profile, complex and technically interesting projects
* Clear long-term progression within a stable, respected consultancy
This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you can shape a regional transport planning team, influence project outcomes, and build a lasting professional legacy within the business
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