Principal Transport Planner

The Construction Index Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing transport and infrastructure consultancy seeks a Principal Transport Planner in Southampton. You will lead projects, mentor junior team members, and manage client relations, supporting a collaborative company culture with opportunities for career progression and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

7% company pension

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Generous annual leave allowance

Sociable team culture with events

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport planning.
• Strong track record in delivering quality work.
• Experienced in mentoring and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end and provide technical leadership.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and feasibility studies.
• Mentor junior staff and identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Development-related transport planning

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Job description

• Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Southampton, Hampshire
• Posted: 12/06/2025
• Reference: BBBH3688_1749745665

Job Description

Principal Transport Planner - Southampton
£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Car allowance + 7% Pension + Private Healthcare
Development Planning | Career Progression | Forward-Thinking Consultancy

I'm working with a well-regarded, fast-growing transport and infrastructure consultancy that's looking to bring a Principal Transport Planner into their expanding team in Southampton.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone currently at Senior level, or already operating at Principal, who's looking to step into a more autonomous role with direct influence on projects, clients, and the growth of the business.
You'll be joining a consultancy that delivers high-quality transport planning solutions across a wide range of development projects - from residential and commercial sites to large-scale infrastructure schemes. They've got strong momentum, ambitious growth plans, and a supportive leadership team committed to staff development.

The Role

As Principal Transport Planner, you'll manage projects end-to-end, provide technical leadership, and play a key part in maintaining and growing client relationships. You'll also have the chance to mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture.
Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and feasibility studies
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff across the team
• Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the consultancy's continued growth

What They're Looking For

• Significant experience in development-related transport planning
• Strong technical knowledge and a track record of delivering high-quality work
• Confidence managing client relationships and working closely with stakeholders
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Commercially aware, with an interest in business growth

What's on Offer

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 7% company pension
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Sociable team culture with events, team days out, and regular rewards
• Ongoing opportunities for progression into Associate-level roles

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that's growing, ambitious and has market leading renumeration packages, please get in touch!

Apply now with your CV, or get in touch directly:
Will Herman
07581 619823

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.

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