Principal Transport Planner
Are you a Principal Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a London-based forward-thinking consultancy that's making a real impact across the UK. With strong growth, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to excellence, you'll have the chance to lead innovative transport planning projects that truly matter.
Why you'll love this role
As a Principal Transport Planner, you'll be part of a highly skilled and supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your expertise will shine. You will:
·Take ownership of projects from inception to delivery, working across a diverse portfolio for major developers, landowners, housebuilders, retailers, universities, NHS health providers and specialist contractors.
·Enjoy a dynamic workload where no two days are the same - from analysing complex junctions to influencing strategic transport policy.
·Be part of a company that celebrates success and encourages you to grow, develop and make your mark.
·Go home each day knowing you've achieved something tangible and made a lasting contribution to better-connected communities.
What you'll be doing
In this Principal Transport Planner role, you will:
·Prepare high-quality Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans and Site Access Appraisals using MS Word and Excel.
·Coordinate and deliver Travel Plan initiatives.
·Undertake junction capacity modelling (ARCADY / PICADY) and traffic signal design (LinSig).
·Lead on the preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highway schemes using AutoCAD.
·Carry out swept-path analysis (AutoTrack) and produce professional-level graphics using GIS or CorelDraw.
·Manage client communication, project delivery, and contribute to fee proposals and framework bids.
·Bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to ensure deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
What you'll bring
To succeed as a Principal Transport Planner, you'll need:
·A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning.
·Experience in development-focused transport planning.
·A strong understanding of local and national transport policy and guidance.
·Membership or progression towards CIHT or ICE.
·Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the drive to deliver high-quality results.
What's in it for you
·Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
·25 days' annual leave (increasing with seniority).
·Company MacBook and flexible working arrangements.
·Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
·Two-tier pension scheme and life insurance.
·Discretionary cycle-hire and travel loan schemes.
·End-of-year bonus scheme rewarding exceptional performance.
Where and how you'll work
You'll be based in a modern, well-connected office with flexible hybrid working options. This consultancy is proud of its culture of professional development, with structured progression routes to Associate level and beyond.
If you're ready to take your next big career step and play a leading role in shaping transport projects that improve lives and communities, we'd love to hear from you today.
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.
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