Senior | Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Senior | Principal Transport Planner

Ref: BM344

Location: Bristol

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established independent transport planning and infrastructure consultancy who provide multidisciplined services to high-profile projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for a Senior Level Transport Planner looking to progress to a Principal level to join their Bristol offices.

Benefits for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner include:

Highly competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner:

Leading transport planning commissions from inception through to completion
Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other transport-related technical reports
Providing strategic transport planning advice to clients and project teams
Developing transport strategies for a range of development proposals and land uses
Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, highway authorities and other stakeholders
Supporting and leading discussions with planning and highway officers to achieve positive outcomes
Providing technical input into planning applications, appeals and, where appropriate, public inquiries
Managing project programmes, budgets and resources
Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development opportunitiesRequirements for the role of Senior | Principal Transport Planner:

Relevant degree within Transport Planning or another related discipline
Chartered status or working towards chartership
Significant experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment
A strong understanding of the UK planning and development process
Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and/or Travel Plans
Experience dealing with local highway authorities and planning authorities
The ability to manage projects and communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of project budgets and fee management
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageousIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Transport Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role