Transport Planning Associate - Birmingham

With over 100 expert transport and mobility planners working across the UK - in a multidisciplinary environment boasting over 40 individual technical specialisms - SLR's Transport and Mobility Planning team offers a great environment to work and progress within.

We have a vision to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact. 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. We work extensively with a host of prestigious private sector Built Environment clients across the UK, providing expert advice on projects from pre-planning/feasibility, through the planning and design process, to discharge of conditions and monitoring, ensuring a seamless process throughout.

We are looking to grow, and are keen to hear from experienced Associate level Transport Planners in the Birmingham area to help lead on client and project management, and commercial development of the team. Whether you are working as a Principal Transport Planner and looking to make your next move upwards, or already working at Associate level but looking for greater opportunities to progress in a flexible working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

You will be involved in managing and delivering  a number of complex projects with the team at any one time. Typical projects may 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 or lead on 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:

• To manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work and the successful delivery of projects

• To lead, mentor and grow the Birmingham team whilst creating a safe and healthy workplace culture

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions – including over 1,800 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘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, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. 

About you

You will be an experienced Transport Planner and you will ideally have

• Adegree in a relevant subject

• Significant knowledge and experience of national, regional, and local transport policies

• A clear understanding of the legal framework, regulations, and guidance relating to the development of sustainable transport solutions

• Proficiency in the use of transport and traffic modelling and related analysis techniques

• Demonstrable project management skills

• Experience of conducting consultation exercises and the presentation of detailed proposals to a range of stakeholders

• Strong commercial awareness

• Work winner

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.