At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sustainable transport planning and deliver innovative transport solutions.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy dedicated to enhancing Wales' transport infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for mentoring, professional growth, and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on transport planning while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK transport planning and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Supporting Wales' growth through sustainable transport planning, SLR is looking for an experienced transport planning professional to join our established Transport Planning team in Cardiff. The role focuses on transport planning and appraisal work, alongside project delivery, client relationship management, project management and business development activities.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of Vision‑Led Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
- Use of 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 Directors
- Continual development of technical knowledge in line with policy and regulatory changes
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Leading business development activities, building new client relationships and securing new project opportunities (Principal‑level only)
Qualifications
- Experience delivering UK transport planning projects within a consultancy or similar environment
- A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
- Membership of a relevant professional institution (or working towards this)
- Strong technical reporting and problem‑solving skills
- Knowledge of UK transport planning policy and appraisal techniques
- Experience using transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LINSIG
- A proven track record of winning work and developing new client relationships (Principal‑level only)
Benefits
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
- Volunteering and Community Giving opportunities
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements
- 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
- Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Transport Planner – Consultant / Senior / Principal in Cardiff employer: SLR Consulting Ltd
SLR is an exceptional employer that champions sustainable transport planning while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture in Cardiff. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer extensive benefits including flexible working arrangements, generous leave options, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for transport planning professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
