Associate - Transport Planning

Lead projects. Win work. Grow our presence across Yorkshire.
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. As a result of continued growth, we’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Associate to join our established Transport Planning team in Leeds or Sheffield on a hybrid basis.
This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant who wants to do more than deliver great projects. We're looking for someone who can help strengthen and expand our presence across the region, build lasting client relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in the continued growth of our transport planning business.
Alongside technical leadership, you'll be a trusted adviser to clients, a mentor to developing consultants and a visible contributor to business development activities. Working closely with regional and national leaders, you'll have the platform to influence strategy, develop key accounts and help secure the next generation of projects for the team:
Lead the delivery of transport planning projects across a diverse client portfolio
Develop and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business
Identify opportunities, support bids and contribute to winning new work
Lead client meetings, presentations and stakeholder engagement
Manage project performance, profitability and programme delivery
Deliver high-quality Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
Mentor developing team members and support the growth of the team
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environmental and Engineering disciplines on impactful projects, with opportunities to work across the UK as part of a wider national team.
Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income, and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
Workplace Nursery benefit
Volunteering and Community Giving
Employee Assistance Programme
Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally
About You
Extensive UK transport planning consultancy experience
Experience across private and public sector major developments
Relevant degree and professional membership (MCIHT or similar)
Proven ability to win work and grow existing client relationships
Technical expertise in transport planning
Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Associate Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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