Principal Transport Planner - Outside IR35

Our client, is currently seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join their team on a contract basis. The position, based in Winchester, involves strategic transport planning, focusing on the delivery of high-quality strategic outputs. Key Responsibilities: Providing experienced strategic transport planning support to the Area Strategy and Scheme Development Team Leading the development and delivery of transport scoping and strategies, Movement and Place Frameworks, and long-term transport planning studies Progressing priority strategic projects within the 2026/27 Transport Programme Offering specialist expertise and leadership in strategic transport planning Mentoring and coaching less experienced officers Collaborative project delivery to enhance team capability and expertise Delivering high-quality strategic outputs Job Requirements: Extensive experience in transport planning Strong understanding of transportation and highways disciplines Proven ability in strategic project development and delivery Leadership skills and experience in mentoring and coaching Excellent communication and collaborative abilities Ability to commit to hybrid working, with attendance in the Winchester office every Monday Valid car driving licence (Category B) Benefits: Hybrid working model Professional development through mentoring and collaborative project delivery Engagement with strategic and impactful transport planning activities If you are an experienced Principal Transport Planner looking for an exciting contract opportunity to advance your career within the highways sector, our client would be delighted to hear from you