Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Principal Transport Planner to lead transport planning projects, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has proven consultancy experience and technical skills in preparation of Transport Assessments and modelling software like VISSIM. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 and clear opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Strong technical and report-writing skills.
• Confidence in operating at a senior level within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning commissions from feasibility to planning submission.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Oversee junction and capacity modelling.
• Support Directors and Associates in project delivery.
• Mentor junior transport planners.

Skills

Transport planning consultancy experience

Technical report writing

Mentoring junior colleagues

Client engagement

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LinSig

VISSIM

Job description

Principal Transport Planner
Location: Birmingham
Salary: circa £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Transport Planning team in Birmingham as a Principal Transport Planner, working within a well-established engineering consultancy delivering development-led transport solutions across the UK.

This role is ideal for an experienced Transport Planner who is ready to step into a principal-level position, working closely with Director and Associate-level Transport Planners on complex schemes while helping to shape the continued growth of the Birmingham team. You will play a key role in project delivery, client engagement and the development and mentoring of more junior team members.

With ongoing investment in the Birmingham office, the consultancy offers genuine scope for progression, influence over project delivery, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, technically strong and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will take a lead role in delivering transport planning commissions from early feasibility through to planning submission and beyond. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical notes
• Overseeing and contributing to junction and capacity modelling (PICADY, ARCADY, LinSig, VISSIM)
• Supporting Directors and Associates with project delivery, programming and client management
• Reviewing access strategies, swept path analysis and technical design outputs
• Mentoring and supporting junior transport planners
• Attending and leading meetings with clients, local authorities and wider project teams

About You

• Proven consultancy experience in transport planning
• Strong technical and report-writing capability
• Confidence operating at a senior or principal level within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues
• A proactive, commercially aware approach to project delivery

What's On Offer

• Circa £45,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Principal-level responsibility within a growing Birmingham team
• Direct exposure to Director and Associate-level leadership
• Clear progression and development pathway
• Supportive, people-first culture with strong technical standards
• Diverse and high-quality development project portfolio

If you are a Transport Planner ready to make the next step in your career, do not hesitate to get in touch.

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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