Associate – Transport Planning, Development

SLR Consulting

Associate Transport Planner leading transport planning projects across the development lifecycle in the UK. Collaborating with a team of specialists and managing client relationships.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transport planning, project management, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on UK transport and development planning policy. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and drive business development activities.

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Transport Planning ExperienceProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTransport Assessments PreparationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Transport Statements PreparationTransport Assessments PreparationTravel Plans PreparationProject LeadershipBudget Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsMentoring SkillsCommercial Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree Qualification in Relevant Discipline

Industry Keywords

UK Transport PolicyDevelopment Planning PolicyStakeholder ConsultationWork-Winning ActivitiesTechnical Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll lead and manage a range of transport planning projects across the development lifecycle, from site promotion and planning applications through to condition discharge and monitoring.
Project and technical leadership across multiple complex projects
Client relationship management and business development activities
Preparation and review of Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and related planning documentation
Managing project teams, programmes and budgets
Stakeholder engagement, consultation and presentation of technical proposals
Mentoring and developing junior team members
Supporting work-winning activities and commercial growth of the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Principal or Associate Director-level transport planning experience
Degree qualification in a relevant discipline
Strong knowledge of UK transport and development planning policy
Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Proven project, client and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of winning work
Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income, and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
Volunteering and Community Giving
Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
Workplace Nursery benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally