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.
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