Principal Transport Planner

The Company

My client, a leading transport planning and development consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and practical transport solutions, is looking for a dynamic Principal Transport Planner to join the team in Leeds! With a focus on creating value for clients and communities alike, the client specialises in supporting development projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, and infrastructure.

Benefits of Working as a Principal Transport Planner:

• Career Growth: Lead high-profile projects, access professional development, and drive impactful transport strategies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team, fostering innovation and sustainable solutions.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy attractive salary packages, performance bonuses, and incentives.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from hybrid options and a focus on work-life balance.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that shape communities and sustainable transport networks.
• Wellbeing & Perks: Access generous leave, wellness support, and team-building activities.

Position as a Principal Transport Planner:

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team of consultants, allowing you to enhance your expertise, manage projects, and provide consultancy services to clients. This role also involves supporting Transport Directors, mentoring junior staff, and fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities as a Principal Transport Planner:

• Conducting site access design, advice, and optioneering.
• Undertaking junction modelling and mitigation analysis using tools such as ARCADY, PICADY, Junctions10, and LINSIG.
• Preparing technical reports, including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Traffic & Transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Engaging with the planning process and contributing to technical analysis work that underpins transport strategies.

Essential Skills and Experience for the Principal Transport Planner:

• Relevant degree in transport, planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in professional consultancy services.
• Proficiency in transport modelling tools such as Junctions10, LINSIG, and TRICS.
• Strong understanding of TEMPRO, accessibility analysis, transport policies, and technical guidance documents.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Transport Planners ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on 01792 957385 or at Tamzin.warren-vimpany@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.