Principal / Associate Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Pension 6%

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Training & progression

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in London seeks a Principal / Associate Transport Planner to lead transport planning inputs across the full project lifecycle. You will own projects, mentor junior colleagues and manage client relationships, delivering high-quality assessments and statements.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to shape developments across residential, commercial and regeneration schemes, and to contribute to the growth of the transport planning team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in development-led transport planning.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent client-facing and leadership abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and travel plans.
• Develop multi-modal access strategies for development and public-sector projects.
• Undertake site visits, corridor studies and walking/cycling assessments.
• Carry out capacity and junction modelling using PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG and VISSIM.
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets while maintaining high technical standards.
• Act as key contact for clients, authorities and project teams.

Job description

Principal / Associate Transport Planner

Location: London
Salary: circa £50,000-£65,000 DOE
Type: Full Time, Permanent | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal / Associate Transport Planner to join a well-established, independent transport and infrastructure planning consultancy in Central London. This role is suited to an experienced development planning professional looking to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery, and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly regarded transport planning team.

The consultancy works with a mix of private and public sector clients across the UK and internationally, delivering transport planning solutions for residential, mixed-use, commercial, urban regeneration and strategic land development projects. Known for its collaborative, sociable culture and strong technical reputation, this is an excellent environment for a senior transport planner seeking both responsibility and long-term progression.

The Role

As a Principal / Associate Transport Planner, you will lead the delivery of transport planning inputs across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility and masterplanning through to planning submission and on-site delivery. You will take a hands-on role in technical work while also providing leadership, mentoring and client management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans and technical reports
• Developing multi-modal access strategies and transport solutions for development and public-sector projects
• Undertaking site visits, corridor studies, walking and cycling assessments and supporting public consultation
• Carrying out capacity and junction modelling using PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG and VISSIM
• Reviewing designs through swept path analysis and application of relevant design standards
• Supporting large-scale masterplanning, feasibility studies and complex planning applications
• Managing projects, programmes and budgets while maintaining high technical standards
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities and project teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development

About You

You will be an experienced transport planner from a consultancy background, comfortable operating at Principal or Associate level, with strong technical capability and confident client-facing skills.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• A relevant degree qualification (Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar)
• 4+ years' experience in development‑led transport planning (significantly more for Associate level)
• Strong experience preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Proficiency with junction modelling software (PICADY / ARCADY essential; LINSIG / VISSIM desirable)
• Excellent technical report‑writing and analytical skills
• A collaborative approach with the ability to lead projects and support team growth

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary circa £50,000-£65,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• Performance-related bonus
• 6% contributory pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes, season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Active social and sports club with regular events
• Strong focus on professional development, training and progression

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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