Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and infrastructure consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to manage projects autonomously, influence client relationships, and mentor junior staff. With significant opportunities for career growth and a supportive culture, this position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to advance in their careers.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

7% company pension

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Generous annual leave allowance

Sociable team culture

Ongoing opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in development-related transport planning is crucial.
• Strong technical knowledge and track record of delivering high-quality work.
• Experience in mentoring and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end and provide technical leadership.
• Lead preparation of Transport Assessments and feasibility studies.
• Engage with clients and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Significant experience in development-related transport planning

Strong technical knowledge

Confidence managing client relationships

Experience mentoring junior team members

Commercial awareness

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17.06.2025

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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.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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