Senior Transport Planner

Enabling sustainable development through smarter transport planning
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our established Transport and Mobility Planning team, based in either Leeds or Sheffield on a hybrid basis.
You'll work on a broad range projects, with a strong current focus on residential and commercial development across Yorkshire. As the team continues to develop its regional presence, we are expanding our reach across sectors and you will be involved in an increasingly varied and technically diverse project portfolio over time.
Taking responsibility for delivering key transport planning tasks and small projects, your primary focus will be to support projects from initial feasibility through to planning application and delivery. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while taking increasing responsibility for project management. The role includes:
Delivery of Vision-Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
Using professional judgement to develop effective and practical transport solutions
Client relationship management and support with fee proposals
Planning and undertaking stakeholder and client engagement activities
Supporting project financial performance alongside Project Managers and Directors
Continual development of technical knowledge in line with policy and regulatory changes
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
Advanced experience delivering UK transport planning projects
A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related field
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MCIHT) or working towards this
Technical and project delivery capability alongside some client management experience
Experience with appropriate transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LINSIG
Strong technical reporting, communication 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 Senior Transport Planner role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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