Senior Transport Planner

Enabling sustainable development through smarter transport planning

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 looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our established Transport Planning team in Bristol.

Youll work on a diverse mix of development and infrastructure projects across both private and public sectors supporting clients in residential commercial retail and energy. Our portfolio ranges from strategic new settlements through to smaller-scale landowner developments.

The role will focus primarily on transport planning and appraisal work alongside opportunities to get involved in client relationships and project management across a broad range of development projects spanning the built environment infrastructure and energy sectors.

The Role

Youll support the delivery of transport planning projects working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Delivery of Vision-Led Transport Assessments Statements and Travel Plans
• Use of professional judgement to develop effective and practical transport solutions
• Client relationship management and support with fee proposals
• Planning and undertaking stakeholder and client engagement activities
• Supporting project financial performance alongside Project Directors
• Continual development of technical knowledge in line with policy and regulatory changes

Youll 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

SLRs 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 cycletowork 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
• Crossborder 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

Youll bring:

• Advanced experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environment
• A degree in Transport Planning Civil Engineering Geography or a related field
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MCIHT) or working towards this
• Strong project delivery capability alongside client management experience
• Knowledge of transport appraisal techniques and relevant UK policy
• Experience with transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LINSIG
• Strong technical 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 Senior Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1