Associate Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and retail sectors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning and relevant chartered membership. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary package and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Paid overtime

Bonus scheme

Healthcare provision options

Group Personal Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in development planning.
• Proven project and client delivery experience.
• Track record of successful budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of transportation projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development activities.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

Skills

Technical project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning

Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution

Job description

Do you have a passion for transport planning and want to work on exciting projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment? If you are an ambitious and driven transport planner with experience in development planning and are looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking an Associate Transport Planner to join our client's busy and dynamic team. This role can be based in Essex, Ipswich, London, Kent, or Bristol, offering flexibility while working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and retail developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the technical delivery of transportation projects, including managing project teams and budgets
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities, including preparing bids and proposals
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. CIHT, CILT)
• Strong technical background in development planning
• Proven project and client delivery experience
• Track record of successful budget management
• Sound knowledge of relevant technical standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 - £67,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 26 days after two years' service
• Paid overtime above contracted hours
• Bonus scheme (the company is an Employee Owned Trust)
• Two fully paid, company-wide social events per year
• Interest‑free annual travel season ticket loan
• One professional subscription paid per year (e.g. CIHT)
• Healthcare provision options
• Group Personal Pension scheme

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Please apply with your CV if this role interests you, or feel free to share it with someone you know who may be a good fit.

Will Herman

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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