Principal Transport Planner – Leeds

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Competitive Salary + Benefits

UK (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, independent transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across the UK. They work on a diverse portfolio of projects including:

  • Major residential and mixed-use developments
  • Strategic land promotion schemes
  • Commercial and retail developments
  • Infrastructure and regeneration projects

The business is known for its pragmatic approach, technical strength, and long-standing client relationships, working closely with developers, land promoters, and planning consultants to unlock complex sites.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to take a leading role in project delivery while supporting the growth of a dynamic and collaborative team. You’ll be involved in both technical delivery and client-facing work, with real influence over projects and the direction of schemes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage transport planning projects from inception through to delivery
  • Prepare and review key technical documents, including:
    • Transport Assessments & Statements
    • Travel Plans
    • Technical Notes and supporting documents
  • Provide strategic transport advice to clients and project teams
  • Support and manage junior team members
  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and public consultations
  • Liaise with local authorities and key stakeholders

What They’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in transport planning (consultancy or local authority)
  • Strong technical background in development planning
  • Experience producing and reviewing Transport Assessments
  • Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Transport Planning)

Why Join?

  • Strong pipeline of secured work across the UK
  • Exposure to high-profile and complex development projects
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment
  • Genuine opportunity to influence projects and progress your career
  • Flexible / hybrid working

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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

UK (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, independent transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across the UK. They work on a diverse portfolio of projects including:

  • Major residential and mixed-use developments
  • Strategic land promotion schemes
  • Commercial and retail developments
  • Infrastructure and regeneration projects

The business is known for its pragmatic approach, technical strength, and long-standing client relationships, working closely with developers, land promoters, and planning consultants to unlock complex sites.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to take a leading role in project delivery while supporting the growth of a dynamic and collaborative team. You’ll be involved in both technical delivery and client-facing work, with real influence over projects and the direction of schemes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage transport planning projects from inception through to delivery
  • Prepare and review key technical documents, including:
    • Transport Assessments & Statements
    • Travel Plans
    • Technical Notes and supporting documents
  • Provide strategic transport advice to clients and project teams
  • Support and manage junior team members
  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and public consultations
  • Liaise with local authorities and key stakeholders

What They’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in transport planning (consultancy or local authority)
  • Strong technical background in development planning
  • Experience producing and reviewing Transport Assessments
  • Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Transport Planning)

Why Join?

  • Strong pipeline of secured work across the UK
  • Exposure to high-profile and complex development projects
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment
  • Genuine opportunity to influence projects and progress your career
  • Flexible / hybrid working

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Posted: May 1st, 2026