Senior/Principal Transport Engineer
Apply nowSenior / 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.
catherine.purtell@konkergroup.com
07441 340600
