Senior/Principal Transport Engineer

Job Description:

Senior / Principal Transport Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40k - £60k DoE plus package

Are you a Transport Engineer ready to step into a senior or principal role where you can lead projects, oversee a team and play a key part in developing the transport department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a strong reputation, a secure pipeline of work and excellent progression routes.
You'd be joining a well-established engineering consultancy delivering projects across commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors, with values up to £50m. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing team, they offer an environment where individuals are trusted, developed and given real opportunity to progress.
The Opportunity

This role offers a blend of technical delivery, project leadership and team development. You will take ownership of transport planning and highways inputs across a range of projects, while also having the opportunity to build and lead your own team. It is a strong next step for someone looking to move into a more senior position with real influence over project delivery and team growth.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and delivering Transport Statements and Transport Assessments across a variety of projects
• Overseeing multiple schemes while maintaining strong client relationships
• Preparing high-quality technical reports and project documentation
• Undertaking complex junction analysis and providing practical design recommendations
• Liaising with highways engineers, planners, architects and clients
• Attending meetings and representing the business professionally
• Supporting the growth and development of the transport team
• Contributing to project delivery across wider civil engineering schemes

What They’re Looking For

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in transport engineering or planning
• Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE, CIHT or TPP
• Strong knowledge of national and local transport policy and standards
• Experience producing Transport Statements and Assessments
• Proficiency in relevant transport modelling and industry software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead projects and contribute to team development
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Full UK driving licence

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary from £40k to £60k depending on experience
• Opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear progression within a growing business
• Supportive and people-focused culture
• Hybrid and flexible working policies
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days plus bank hols
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income protection scheme
• Company pension contribution
• Structured training and development
• Chartership mentoring and support
• Paid professional memberships
• Long service awards
• Company-funded team building and social events

Apply Today

If you are looking for a role where you can take the lead on projects, grow a team and play a key role in a business with ambitious plans, we would be interested in speaking with you.

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