Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd. in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Consultant to lead development planning projects and mentor junior staff.

You will manage client relationships, deliver transport assessments, travel plans and junction modelling with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery through planning and beyond. This role offers clear progression to Associate and long‑term career development within a renowned transport planning

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ experience within transport planning consultancy or local authority development planning environments
• Strong understanding of development‑led transport planning principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statement Chapters

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning inputs for residential, commercial, retail, leisure and mixed‑use developments
• Build, run and interpret junction modelling using Junctions 10 and LinSig
• Represent clients in meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities and other stakeholders
• Prepare fee proposals and support business development initiatives
• Mentor and develop Graduate, Assistant and Consultant-level staff

Skills

Transport planning

Client management

Project delivery

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

TPS/CIHT/CILT accreditation

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

Manual for Streets

Job description

Senior / Principal Transport Consultant

Basingstoke Permanent Full-Time
Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and offers a clear route to progression?
We're working with a well-established, independent transport planning consultancy that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused transport advice across a diverse range of development projects throughout the UK. With a collaborative culture, strong technical expertise and a commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where many senior leaders have progressed internally through the organisation.
Based in the Basingstoke office, you'll work alongside an experienced team delivering transport planning solutions for residential, commercial, retail, leisure, education and mixed‑use developments, while playing a key role in project delivery, client management and team development.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead a wide variety of development planning projects, taking responsibility for technical delivery, client relationships and commercial performance, while helping to shape the future growth of the business.
Working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll manage projects from initial feasibility through to planning approval and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Producing and reviewing Environmental Statement Transport Chapters
• Leading transport planning inputs for residential, commercial, retail, leisure and mixed‑use developments
• Building, running and interpreting junction modelling using Junctions 10 and LinSig
• Providing technical advice relating to highway design, active travel and sustainable transport solutions
• Managing projects, programmes and budgets to ensure successful delivery
• Coordinating with planners, engineers, architects and environmental consultants on multidisciplinary schemes
• Representing clients in meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities and other stakeholders
• Preparing fee proposals and supporting business development initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and developing Graduate, Assistant and Consultant-level team members

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Approximately 3-8 years' experience within transport planning consultancy or local authority development planning environments
• Strong understanding of development‑led transport planning principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statement Chapters
• Proficiency in Junctions 10 and LinSig software
• Knowledge of Manual for Streets, DMRB, LTN 1/20, Active Travel England guidance and wider transport planning policy
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Confidence engaging with clients, developers, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• Experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets
• Membership of TPS, CIHT or CILT, or progression towards professional accreditation

Why Join?

This consultancy has built its success around developing talented professionals and providing long‑term career opportunities. Employees benefit from structured training programmes, dedicated mentoring, technical development pathways and support towards professional qualifications. Many of the firm’s current senior leaders began their careers within the business and progressed through the ranks.
You’ll also benefit from:

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high‑profile development projects
• Dedicated mentoring and structured career development
• Support towards professional qualifications and accreditation
• Payment of two professional membership subscriptions
• Clear progression opportunities to Associate and beyond
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work directly with highly experienced transport planning professionals across the business

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Transport Planner seeking progression to Principal level, or for an experienced Principal Consultant looking for greater responsibility, project ownership and long‑term career development within a highly regarded transport planning consultancy.

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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