Principal Transport Planning

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

Job summary

A transport planning consultancy in Ipswich is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead development and transport planning projects. This pivotal role requires strong expertise in transport assessments and advanced junction modelling. The ideal candidate will mentor junior planners and maintain client relationships, all while operating in a hybrid working environment. The position offers a salary of £55,000+ based on experience, with a supportive and flexible working culture.

Benefits

Bonus paid every year

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport planning and development planning.
• Ability to lead technical projects effectively.
• Experience in mentoring junior planners.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in development planning and transport planning.
• Oversee delivery of Transport Assessments and related documents.
• Lead junction capacity modelling using specified tools.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Transport planning

Development planning

Transport Assessments

Transport Statements

Advanced junction modelling

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

Junctions 9/10/11

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, ...