Principal Transport Planner in Edinburgh

We are seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join our team. The role will be based in the Edinburgh office and can be worked flexibly, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office with the option of adjusted start and finish times. The successful candidate will help deliver a range of transport planning projects and contribute to business development. They will work in a collaborative team environment, supporting the delivery of projects from bidding through to client management and technical delivery. Projects include scheme appraisals, business case development, feasibility studies, accessibility analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• The role involves leading the delivery of transport planning and project delivery tasks for public and private sector clients, working alongside transport planners, engineers, planners and environmental scientists in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to transport planning projects such as transport appraisal, business cases, sustainable travel, stakeholder and public consultation, monitoring & evaluation, and feasibility studies.
• Offer analytical support, leveraging existing capabilities or acquiring new skills as needed.
• Maintain client communication to ensure project delivery aligns with their objectives and requirements.
• Ensure technical accuracy of all work completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Adhere to the Company’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in all tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, support and training to colleagues, and assist in the mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of proposals and bids, including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline with a commitment to professional development and recognition as a Transport Planning/Engineering Professional (CTPP qualification or equivalent).
• Background in transport planning, contributing to high‑profile projects, with knowledge in business case development, scheme feasibility, transport assessments and strategy development.
• Experience preparing and/or assuring business cases following HM Treasury Green Book, STAG and DfT TAG guidance.
• Ability to develop Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and strategy documents, adhering to national, regional and local policy and guidance.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing clear and effective reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with experience in interacting with clients and communicating to a non‑technical audience, balancing differing priorities.
• A creative, solution‑oriented mindset that considers multiple perspectives.
• Capacity to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget and quality controls, while remaining adaptable.
• Proven organisational and prioritisation skills, with experience in financial and technical management of projects.
• Strong interest in emerging markets, including decarbonisation, digitalisation and the green transition, and a desire to integrate these innovations.

What’s In It For You?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you have the skill set required and want genuine opportunities for career progression, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions individuals can bring to Sweco. We encourage applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and require a reasonable adjustment with the application process, contact for assistance.