Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant in Bristol to help establish a new office. Ideal candidates will have 4-8 years of experience in transport development planning. Responsibilities include managing projects, preparing Transport Assessments, and building client relationships. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and technical skills, as well as knowledge of relevant software. The role offers structured training and opportunities for professional development, while fostering a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Structured training and development

Bespoke mentoring programme

Payment of professional membership subscriptions

Qualifications

• Approximately four to eight years' experience in transport development planning.
• Experience in a consultancy environment or local authority setting.
• Strong understanding of transport planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and meet project deadlines.
• Support business development activity and build client relationships.
• Mentor and support less-experienced team members.

Skills

Transport planning principles

Presentation skills

Technical report-writing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Membership towards TPS, CIHT, or CILT

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

Job description

Principal Consultant - Transport Development Planning (Bristol)

I am currently working with a well-established consultancy that is setting up a new Bristol office and is now looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Consultant to play a key role in its growth.

This opportunity would suit candidates with approximately four to eight years' experience in transport development planning, gained either within a consultancy environment or a local authority setting, and who are keen to be involved in shaping a new regional presence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of transport planning principles
• Excellent presentation and technical report-writing skills
• The ability to manage their own workload and meet project deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with other consultancies as part of multi-disciplinary teams on development projects, including residential, commercial, retail, and leisure schemes
• The capability to project manage small to medium-sized projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Technical experience should include:

• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Environmental Statement chapters
• Building, running, and interpreting outputs from Junctions 10 and LinSig software
• Knowledge of highway design standards including MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, and an understanding of the requirements of Active Travel England and Healthy Streets

Additional responsibilities and experience include:

• Supporting business development activity and building strong client relationships, particularly within the South West
• Assisting with negotiations and attending meetings with Highway Authorities
• Preparing fee proposals for new projects and managing project budgets
• Mentoring, inspiring, and supporting the development of less-experienced team members
• Holding or working towards TPS, CIHT, or CILT membership

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of development-related transport projects, varying in scale and complexity, while also contributing to the establishment and growth of the new Bristol office.

The consultancy offers structured training and development, including a bespoke mentoring programme and payment of two professional membership subscriptions.

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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