Principal Transport Planner Job Role Overview As a Principal Transport Planner, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex transport planning projects while supporting the strategic development of the business. You will provide high-level technical expertise, oversee project teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients. This position bridges the gap between Senior and Associate level, giving you greater responsibility for project management, client relationships, and team leadership while maintaining strong hands-on involvement in technical delivery. Key Areas of Responsibility - Lead the preparation of complex access appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and transport input to ES Chapters to support planning applications for a variety of development projects. - Production of strategic transport reports. - Manage the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. - Undertake and review transport modelling and data analysis using specialist tools (e.g. TRICS, LINSIG, Junctions 11, and GIS). - Conduct and oversee site visits to assess transport infrastructure, accessibility, and constraints/opportunities. - Act as a primary contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring repeat business through excellent service. - Become a key point of contact for clients to the extent that they reque...