Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join Bristol office and drive project delivery, client relationships, and business growth. You’ll lead Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and collaborative planning work across residential, commercial, and major infrastructure sectors.

You’ll mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and help shape the direction of the South West team within a respected national practice.

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport planning consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Commercial mindset and interest in helping grow a regional office.
• Ambition to progress your career within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Manage projects through the planning process from inception to completion.
• Provide strategic transport planning advice to clients and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development activities and identify new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Contribute to the growth of the Bristol office.

Skills

Transport planning

Client relationship management

Report writing

Project management

Business development

Mentoring

Job description

Principal Transport Planner - Bristol

I'm currently working with a highly regarded transport consultancy that is investing significantly in the growth of its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join a business with an outstanding reputation in the development and infrastructure sectors, while playing a key role in the continued expansion of its South West presence. The consultancy works on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, logistics, education and major infrastructure developments, partnering with leading developers, architects and public sector organisations throughout the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

Joining a growing office, you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on both project delivery and the future direction of the team. You'll lead transport planning projects, manage client relationships and contribute to business growth, while working alongside a highly experienced national team.

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Managing projects through the planning process from inception to completion
• Providing strategic transport planning advice to clients and project teams
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Bristol office

About You

I'm keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience within a transport planning consultancy environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• A commercial mindset and an interest in helping grow a successful regional office
• The ambition to progress their career within a growing business

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a growing office with genuine influence over its future
• Exposure to a varied and high-profile project portfolio
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture

For individuals looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and ambitious team, this represents an outstanding opportunity.

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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