Job Description

SLR provide transport planning advice to clients across sectors including residential, retail, energy and logistics. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join as a Principal Transport Planner, to assist with both project delivery and with client and team management activities. This role will be based in our London office.




SLR are a consultancy who specialise in transport planning with a vision to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact. Through bespoke solutions we enable development to be brought forward positively and sustainably, simultaneously optimising commercial value and placemaking to make projects a success. Whether we're working on garden towns, strategic rail freight interchanges, solar farms, sports stadiums, public sector schemes or small residential projects, we combine vision and creativity with technical rigour in design, planning and modelling to ensure the best outcome.




Through envisioning the future and implementing the latest innovations, we are proud to be making a positive contribution, driving decarbonisation and changing mind-sets about travel behaviour. Our dedicated research and innovation arm ensures we are at the forefront of mobility solutions for sustainable development. Our team of social scientists, transport planners and climate specialists have a wealth of experience assisting in developing science-based and net zero carbon reduction targets. This knowledge provides our transport planners and engineers with insight and knowledge about best practice and future mobility approaches that directly benefit our clients on development planning projects in the UK.




As well as providing sound technical advice we consider it important to bring personality to our projects and that is what we do. We are focused on attracting and retaining high calibre individuals so many of our staff have, or are working towards, professional industry qualifications. Investing in our employees by providing training and a regular programme of CPD activities is part of our continual development strategy to improve skills, knowledge and understanding. We pride ourselves on being a company focussed on our staff and aim to create a culture which is beneficial to our staff and our clients. We strive to create a camaraderie amongst all our staff through a variety of events, with the aim of encouraging all new starters to become part of the team.




As a Principal Transport Planner you will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport assessments for various clients across the UK, using a detailed knowledge and experience of standard modelling packages and recognised transport appraisal techniques.

The role

You will be involved in managing a number of projects with the team at any one time and lead on the development and delivery of transport planning projects. This will also include the promotion of development sites from site identification/acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.




As part of the team on larger projects or as the lead on smaller projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties and lay people. You will provide support to senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills.




Your key responsibilities will be:


Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work; Negotiate fee proposals; Manage work projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities; Manage and control project finances; Communicate with colleagues as appropriate; Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes; Manage and develop colleagues within project team; Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions; Maintain continuous professional development; Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and Seek to "add value" to all projects.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have:


A degree in a related subject; Significant experience in preparing Transport Statements, Assessments and Travel Plans; Ability to set up and run PICADY's and ARCADYS (Junctions 10/11); Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs; Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/modelling; Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used; Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies; Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders; Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload; Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co consultants, clients and stakeholders.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.




We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.




Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.




SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.