Principal Transport Planner

At BakerHicks, we are a prominent engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across various sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and impactful services to our clients. With the team expanding, this Principal Transport Planner role presents an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile, sustainable transport planning projects, while supervising and mentoring a growing team within a multi-disciplinary environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will spearhead the development of transport planning solutions from concept through to implementation. You will work across a variety of sectors, including Power, Custodial, Defence, and Development Planning, ensuring integration of best practice and strategic guidance in every project. You will have the freedom to drive forward initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of our Transport Planning capabilities. Responsibilities Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction Provide strategic transport advice on assessments, master planning, policy, and sustainable travel solutions Oversee technical reporting including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, and EIA inputs Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies Manage and mentor transport planners, supporting their development and ensuring delivery excellence Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client relationship building, and opportunity identification Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal quality assurance Champion innovation and stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in transport planning About You Qualifications Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field (postgraduate qualification desirable) Chartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE) Full UK Driving Licence Experience