Principal Transport Planner — Lead Transport Strategy & Projects in Edinburgh

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Principal Transport Planner to join our Edinburgh team. This role can be worked flexibly, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office, with adjustable start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

• Lead the delivery of a wide variety of transport planning projects for public and private sector clients, working alongside 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 required.
• Maintain client communication to ensure project delivery aligns with their objectives and requirements.
• Ensure the 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.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, with a commitment to professional development and recognition as a Transport Planning/Engineering Professional (CTPP qualification or equivalent).
• A background in transport planning, contributing to high‑profile projects, with knowledge in business case development, scheme feasibility, transport assessments and strategy development.
• Experience of 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 and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in producing clear and effective reports and engaging with clients and non‑technical audiences.
• A creative, solution‑oriented mindset that considers multiple perspectives to solve problems.
• The capacity to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget and quality controls, while being adaptable to handle a varied workload and embrace new technologies.
• Proven organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines, coupled with experience in the financial and technical management of projects.
• A strong interest in emerging markets, including decarbonisation, digitalisation and the green transition, and a desire to integrate these innovations.

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 five 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 and Inclusion:

We are committed to enabling all colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities and to creating a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions of all individuals. We aim to promote equality, inclusion and diversity for everyone and encourage applications from suitable and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/reasonable accommodation. Sweco is an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident & Committed employer. We also have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served and their families are treated fairly.