Associate Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Hybrid working

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Oxford is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to lead and support a range of transport planning projects from our Oxford office.

The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression and exposure to high-profile developments across residential and commercial sectors. You will mentor junior staff, develop client relationships and contribute to winning new work while supporting team growth.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in transport planning, preferably within consultancy.
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing development planning documentation.
• Progression towards, or achievement of, a relevant professional qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning inputs across development projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Undertake transport modelling, accessibility assessments and active travel strategies.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Play an active role in business development and bids to secure new work.
• Support the commercial growth of the Oxford team.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport modelling

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Professional qualification (desirable)

Job description

Associate Transport Planner - Oxford

Location: Oxford (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

I'm currently working with a highly respected, independent transport and infrastructure consultancy that is continuing to grow its presence in Oxford. Due to sustained project wins and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an Associate Transport Planner to support and help lead projects from their Oxford office.

This consultancy is well known within the development sector for delivering pragmatic, evidence-led transport solutions across a diverse portfolio including residential, commercial, education, and energy developments. They have built an excellent reputation for technical quality, collaborative working and developing their staff.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner looking to step into a senior leadership role, with responsibility for managing projects, supporting junior team members, and playing a key role in winning new business and developing client relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading transport planning inputs across a range of development projects
• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertaking transport modelling, accessibility assessments and active travel strategies
• Managing client relationships and liaising with local authorities and stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Playing an active role in business development, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, contributing to bids and helping to secure new work
• Supporting the commercial performance and growth of the Oxford team

About You

I am keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Several years' experience in transport planning, ideally within consultancy
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
• Experience preparing development planning documentation
• Demonstrable experience or strong interest in winning work, business development and client relationship management
• Confidence engaging with clients, developers and local authorities
• A proactive, commercially aware and collaborative approach
• Progression towards, or achievement of, a relevant professional qualification (desirable)

What's On Offer

• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a regional team
• Exposure to varied, high-profile development projects
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsCompetitive salary and benefits package

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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