Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner

Lead impactful projects. Drive strategy. Join a growing team in Reading.

Are you a seasoned Principal Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established and rapidly growing consultancy? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in Reading, where you will lead a variety of high-profile transport planning projects, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

As a Principal Transport Planner, you'll take on a leadership role within a collaborative and supportive environment, with the chance to contribute your technical expertise, commercial insights, and project management skills. This position offers significant career progression opportunities and the chance to lead innovative transport planning solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Site Access Designs, and Section 278/38 works
• Overseeing complex transport planning projects, including planning appeals, local plan submissions, and transport strategies
• Acting as Project Director across key schemes, ensuring successful project delivery on time and within budget
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, budgets, and project timelines
• Providing technical leadership and guidance across modelling, CAD, and reporting
• Ensuring high-quality project performance and delivering on profit targets
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, managing expectations, and delivering exceptional client service
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level team members
• Supporting business development activities, including networking and contributing to marketing efforts
• Contributing to strategic business planning and growth strategies

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Planning or a related field
• Professional membership (e.g., MCIHT or similar)
• Extensive experience in transport planning, with a strong track record of managing and delivering complex projects
• In depth knowledge of transport policies, guidance, and regulations
• Expertise in transport modelling, CAD, and reporting
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including client presentations
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• A commercial mindset with experience in managing project budgets, timelines, and risks
• Experience in business development, including client management and fee proposal preparation
• Additional qualifications such as chartership, project management experience, or a relevant Masters would be advantageous

What this role offers

• A senior leadership position within a growing consultancy
• The opportunity to lead complex, high profile transport planning projects
• Exposure to strategic business planning and development
• A chance to mentor and develop a high performing team
• Clear career progression towards Director level
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs

This role is based in Reading, with flexible working options available in line with business needs.

If you are an experienced Principal Transport Planner looking to take on a leadership role and work within a growing, supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.

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