Principal Transport Planner Lead & Mentor in Birmingham

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead transport planning projects. The ideal candidate will bring proven consultancy experience and strong technical skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior staff. This role includes overseeing the preparation of Transport Assessments and supporting project delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment, offering genuine opportunities for career progression and influence over project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000

Clear progression and development pathway

Supportive company culture

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience in transport planning.
• Strong technical and report-writing skills.
• Experience in a senior or principal-level role.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.
• Proactive approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning commissions from feasibility to planning submission.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and technical notes.
• Oversee junction and capacity modelling.
• Support project delivery and client management.
• Mentor junior transport planners.

Skills

Consultancy experience in transport planning

Technical and report-writing capability

Mentoring junior colleagues

Proactive, commercially aware approach

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LinSig

VISSIM

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead transport planning projects. The ideal candidate will bring proven consultancy experience and strong technical skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior staff. This role includes overseeing the preparation of Transport Assessments and supporting project delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment, offering genuine opportunities for career progression and influence over project delivery.