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We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and impactful services to our clients.\nWith the team expanding, this Principal Transport Planner role presents an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile, sustainable transport planning projects, while supervising and mentoring a growing team within a multi-disciplinary environment.\nAs part of a dynamic team, you will spearhead the development of transport planning solutions from concept through to implementation. You will work across a variety of sectors, including Power, Custodial, Defence, and Development Planning, ensuring integration of best practice and strategic guidance in every project.\nYou will have the freedom to drive forward initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of our Transport Planning capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nSpearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction\nProvide strategic transport advice on assessments, master planning, policy, and sustainable travel solutions\nOversee technical reporting including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, and EIA inputs\nCollaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies Manage and mentor transport planners, supporting their development and ensuring delivery excellence\nContribute to business development through proposal writing, client relationship building, and opportunity identification\nEnsure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal quality assurance\nChampion innovation and stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in transport planning\nAbout You\nQualifications Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field (postgraduate qualification desirable)\nChartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE) Full UK Driving Licence\nExperience & Skills Proven experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors\nStrong background in transport modelling, policy, and assessments\nAbility to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders\nProficiency in relevant tools such as GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is a plus Skilled in technical reporting, project management, and public consultations\nKnowledge in areas such as Active Travel, Bus Priority, LCWIPs, Public Realm, and Urban Design would be an advantage\nEligibility for UK Security Clearance is required to work in sectors such as public, defence and nuclear. \nWhy this Opportunity?\nLead innovative transport projects that shape future infrastructure across the UK Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with freedom and growth potential Join a multidisciplinary consultancy committed to sustainable, integrated design Gain exposure across sectors and contribute to a highly respected, growing team\nMany of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. \nFurther details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) \nAbout BakerHicks \nWe’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. \nBakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. \n\nBenefits\nWhatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. 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