Principal Transport Planner

Let’s transform society together… We’re Sweco, a leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprise rs and lifestyle improvers. We’re difference makers and we’re looking for a talented and motivated Principal Transport Planner to join our team.

This role will be based in our Glasgow office and can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

The successful candidate will help deliver a range of transport planning projects and contribute to business development. You will work within a collaborative team environment, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, including scheme appraisals, business case development, feasibility studies, accessibility analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategy development.

You will lead the delivery of a wide range of project transport planning and project delivery tasks for public and private sector clients, working alongside transport planners, engineers, planners and environmental scientists as part of our multidisciplinary delivery teams.

• Contribute to Transport Planning projects such as transport appraisal, business cases, sustainable travel, stakeholder and public consultation, monitoring & evaluation, and feasibility studies.
• Provide analytical support, leveraging existing capabilities or acquiring new skills as needed.
• Maintain client communication to ensure project delivery aligns with their objectives and requirements.
• Ensure the technical accuracy of all work completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Adhere to the Company’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in all tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist in the mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of proposals and bids, including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.

• A degree in a relevant discipline with a commitment to professional development and recognition as a Transport Planning/Engineering Professional (CTPP qualification or equivalent).
• A background in transport planning, contributing to high‑profile projects, with knowledge in areas such as business case development, scheme feasibility, transport assessments and strategy development.
• Experience preparing and/or assuring business cases following HM Treasury Green Book, STAG and DfT TAG guidance.
• Ability to develop Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and strategy documents, adhering to national, regional and local policy and guidance.
• Excellent written communication skills, with proven experience producing clear and effective reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with a background in interacting with clients, communicating to non‑technical audiences and balancing differing client priorities.
• A creative, solution‑oriented mindset that considers multiple perspectives to solve problems.
• The capacity to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget and quality controls while being adaptable to handle a varied workload and embrace new technologies.
• Proven organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines, along with experience in the financial and technical management of projects.
• A strong interest in emerging markets, including decarbonisation, digitalisation and the green transition, and a desire to integrate these innovations.

We offer a diverse and exciting workload, genuine opportunities for career progression and the chance to be part of a company that is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a broad and stimulating experience.

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two…