Principal Transport Planning

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist transport planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner for its London office. In this leadership role, you will guide projects in transport and development planning, ensuring the delivery of essential documentation such as Transport Assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in junction modelling and mentoring. This position offers a salary of £55,000+, along with a flexible working culture and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport planning and development planning.
• Proven ability to lead Transport Assessments and related documentation.
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level planners.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in development and transport planning.
• Oversee delivery of Transport Assessments and EIA chapters.
• Lead junction capacity modelling efforts.

Skills

Transport planning

Development planning

Junction capacity modelling

Client relationship management

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

Junctions 9

Junctions 10

Junctions 11

Job description

Job Description

Principal Transport Planner

Location : Central London

Salary : £55,000+ (DOE)

Type : Full-time, Hybrid Working (2 : 3 or 3 : 2)

A specialist transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to take on a leadership-focused role in their London office. This is a key appointment for someone with strong experience in transport planning, development planning, Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and advanced junction modelling (ARCADY / PICADY / Junctions 9 / 10 / 11).

This consultancy supports developers across the UK on large strategic residential sites, urban regeneration, mixed-use schemes, and major planning applications. With a strong reputation, a flexible working culture, and a bonus paid every year since inception, this is a high-quality environment for an ambitious Principal Transport Planner.

The Role

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will :

• Lead projects in development planning and transport planning, taking technical ownership
• Oversee delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, EIA chapters and supporting analysis
• Lead junction capacity modelling using ARCADY / PICADY / Junctions 9 / 10 / 11
• Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level planners

Build and maintain client relationships, ...