Principal Engineer - Transport Planning

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects. You will guide teams across the UK and India, ensuring high‑quality outputs that align with national guidance and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for transport strategies, local plans, business cases, scheme appraisals, transport assessments and feasibility studies.
• Oversee quality assurance of junior staff deliverables and provide structured feedback.
• Develop, appraise and evaluate transport schemes in line with policy and design guidance.
• Act as the main liaison between UK and India teams, managing workflows, progress monitoring and communication.
• Collaborate with Future Mobility, Digital, Mobility Data Analytics and Net Zero teams on initiatives such as Mobility Hubs, EV strategies and First/Last Mile studies.
• Mentor and upskill junior colleagues, supporting their professional development.
• Assist with resource planning, risk identification and mitigation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships.
• Embed sustainability principles throughout project delivery.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering transport planning projects, including scheme development, business case preparation and transport strategy formulation.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supporting junior staff.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• GIS
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Microsoft Office suite