Principal Engineer – Transport Planning

About the role

The Principal Engineer – Transport Planning will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects, ranging from strategies and local plans to business cases and feasibility studies. This senior role bridges UK and India teams, ensuring high‑quality outputs aligned with national guidance and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for transport strategies, scheme appraisals, transport assessments and feasibility studies.
• Oversee quality assurance, reviewing junior staff deliverables for technical accuracy and client standards.
• Contribute to scheme design, appraisal and evaluation in line with national and local policies.
• Act as primary liaison between UK and India teams, managing workflows, progress monitoring and communication.
• Mentor and upskill junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Support resource planning, flag capacity issues and help manage project risks.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and, where required, build relationships with clients.
• Embed sustainability principles throughout project delivery and support broader company sustainability goals.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering transport planning projects, including active travel, public transport and highway solutions.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent report‑writing skills.
• Experience preparing commercial proposals and supporting business development.
• Demonstrated mentorship or staff‑development experience.
• Commercial acumen and adaptability to changing project demands.

Required skills

• GIS
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• MS Office