SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Transport Planning Team Lead to join our established Transport & Mobility Planning team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our transport planning capability in the North of England, supporting a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure and sustainability projects.
As part of our national leadership team, you will play a key role in expanding our presence in Manchester, strengthening client relationships, and delivering innovative transport planning solutions that support sustainable development and decarbonisation objectives.
You'll lead and grow our Manchester Transport Planning team while working closely with Directors and Associate Directors across our Midlands and Northern offices. This role combines business leadership, team development, client management and technical excellence.
The role includes:
You'll collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environmental, Engineering and Sustainability disciplines, delivering complex and impactful projects while benefiting from the support of SLR's national leadership team.
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
We're looking for a commercially minded transport planning professional with strong leadership skills, a proven track record of winning work, and experience developing successful teams.
You will ideally have:
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements of the role will be guaranteed an interview.
If this Transport Planning Team Lead role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
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SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for delivering high-quality tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. They focus on making sustainability happen.