Senior Transport Planner & Team Lead

Mesh-AI Limited; Remote; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead high-profile transport planning projects in the UK. This role involves providing strategic advice, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering, have experience in transport modelling, and possess strong project management skills. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with the potential for professional growth and a diverse range of projects.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE).
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects.
• Provide strategic transport advice on assessments and policy.
• Manage and mentor transport planners.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Transport modelling

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Tools

GIS

CAD

Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Job description

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead high-profile transport planning projects in the UK. This role involves providing strategic advice, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering, have experience in transport modelling, and possess strong project management skills. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with the potential for professional growth and a diverse range of projects.