Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner
 
Are you a Principal Transport Planner looking for your next career move?
 
As a Principal Transport Planner you will lead the development and delivery of transport policies, strategies, and projects aligned with local, regional, and national priorities. You will provide expert advice to elected members, senior leaders, developers, consultants, and external partners, ensuring transport considerations are effectively integrated into planning, regeneration, and growth programmes.

This role requires 1-2 days per week in the office and attendance at meetings when required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex transport planning projects from concept through to delivery.
• Developing and implementing transport strategies, policies, and action plans.
• Managing transport assessments, modelling studies, and business cases.
• Providing specialist advice on planning applications and development proposals.
• Supporting and mentoring transport planning staff to develop capability across the team.
• Presenting reports and recommendations to senior management, committees, and public forums. 

Experience needed:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in transport planning within local government, consultancy, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport policy, development planning, and sustainable transport principles.
• Experience managing complex projects, budgets, and external consultants.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. 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 professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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