Principal / Associate Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary biannual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance and Critical Illness

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd seeks an experienced Principal Consultant / Associate Transport Planner to join its Leeds office. You will lead development transport planning projects, manage client relationships and drive growth within a talented team.

You will bring 5–8 years of experience, strong knowledge of TAS, Travel Plans and related planning principles, and a proactive approach to project leadership and business development.

Qualifications

• Around 5–8 years of experience in development-related transport planning.
• Consultancy or relevant local authority experience.
• Strong experience delivering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and development planning projects.
• Good knowledge of UK transport planning policy and development planning principles.
• Experience with Junctions, LinSig, Excel and the DfT Connectivity Tool.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development transport planning projects from initial assessment through to delivery.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statement chapters.
• Develop transport strategies and assess multi-modal trip generation and development scenarios.
• Undertake and oversee transport analysis and modelling using tools such as Junctions and LinSig.
• Manage highway design elements, with knowledge of Manual for Streets, DMRB, LTN 1/20 and Active Travel/Healthy Streets guidance.
• Lead client relationships and represent the consultancy at meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality technical delivery.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients and develop longer-term relationships.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Development projects

Client-facing

Project management

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

Excel

DfT Connectivity Tool

Job description

Principal Consultant / Associate Transport Planner

Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30
Working: Hybrid & flexible working available

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Consultant / Associate Transport Planner to join a leading independent transport planning consultancy in its Leeds office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced development planning professional to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

The role would suit someone with around 5-8 years' experience who is looking to take the next step into a senior project management and client-facing position.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a range of development-related transport planning projects, working with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Lead and manage development transport planning projects from initial assessment through to delivery.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statement chapters.
• Develop transport strategies and assess multi-modal trip generation and development scenarios.
• Undertake and oversee transport analysis and modelling using tools such as Junctions and LinSig.
• Manage highway design elements, with knowledge of Manual for Streets, DMRB, LTN 1/20 and Active Travel/Healthy Streets guidance.
• Lead client relationships and represent the consultancy at meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality technical delivery.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients and develop longer-term relationships.

Business Development & Leadership

At Principal / Associate level, you'll also play an important role in the development of the wider team and business.

• Contribute to business development, fee proposals and pitches.
• Develop and maintain professional and client networks.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level transport planners.
• Contribute to internal training, professional development and wider company initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities for continued growth across the Leeds market.

What We're Looking For

• Around 5-8 years' experience within development-related transport planning.
• Consultancy or relevant local authority experience.
• Strong experience delivering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and development planning projects.
• Good knowledge of UK transport planning policy and development planning principles.
• Experience with Junctions, LinSig, Excel and the DfT Connectivity Tool.
• Knowledge of MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, Active Travel and Healthy Streets guidance.
• Strong project management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Professional membership of TPS, CIHT, ICE, CILT or a relevant professional body.
• Chartered status / CTPP or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Business development and client relationship experience would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies.
• Work within an established and growing Leeds team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop strong client relationships.
• Clear route towards greater Associate / senior leadership responsibility.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• £50,000-£65,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• 5% employer pension contribution, increasing with long service.
• Discretionary biannual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Payment of two professional subscriptions.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

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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