Principal Transport Planner

Lead projects, win work and grow our presence.

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our established Bristol team.

You'll lead a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors, working with clients in residential, commercial, retail and energy. Our projects range from strategic new settlements to smaller-scale landowner developments.

The role combines technical leadership in transport planning and appraisal with responsibility for client relationships, project delivery and team development. You'll provide strategic direction across a wide range of schemes, while supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The Role Use professional judgement to develop effective and practical solutions

Deliver Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans Build client relationships and support fee proposals

Lead client engagement with support from the wider team Manage project performance and profitability

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy, legal and technical changes

Mentor team members and provide technical guidance

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines on impactful projects, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.

Rewards & Benefits SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes

Volunteering and Community Giving Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay Workplace Nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You Extensive experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environment

Relevant degree (or higher) and professional membership (e.g. MCIHT or similar)
Strong project delivery, leadership and client management skills

Proven stakeholder engagement and client development ability

Technical expertise in transport planning and appraisal

Experience with JUNCTIONS and LINSIG (desirable)
Strong reporting and problem-solving skills

Culture & Inclusion Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Principal Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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