Principal Transport Planner in Glasgow

Let’s transform society together. We’re Sweco, a leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy, and we are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Transport Planner to join our team. This role will be based in our Glasgow office and can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and 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, working within a collaborative team environment.

What does the role involve?

• You will lead the delivery of a wide variety of project transport planning and project delivery tasks for a range of public and private sector clients, working alongside our team of transport planners, engineers, planners and environmental scientists as part of our multi‑disciplinary delivery teams.
• Contributing to various Transport Planning projects, such as transport appraisal, business cases, sustainable travel, stakeholder and public consultation, monitoring & evaluation, and feasibility studies.
• Offering analytical support, leveraging existing capabilities or acquiring new skills as needed.
• Maintaining client communication to ensure project delivery aligns with their objectives and requirements.
• Ensuring the technical accuracy of all work completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Adhering to the company’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in all tasks.
• Providing technical guidance, support, and training to colleagues, and assisting in the mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Participating 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 areas such as 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 communication skills, with proven experience in producing clear and effective reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with a background in interacting with clients, communicating to a non‑technical audience, and balancing differing client priorities.
• 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, along 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.

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a diverse and exciting workload, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages work‑life balance.

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 & Inclusion

We strive to create a friendly, inclusive culture that respects the contributions of all individuals. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone at Sweco. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage employer, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible applicants who opt in. For applicants with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation, please contact.