Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Basingstoke seeks a Senior/Principal Transport Consultant to lead development planning projects through feasibility, assessment and approval stages. You will manage technical delivery, client relationships and project budgets while shaping future growth.

You will work with senior leadership and multi-disciplinary teams to guide transport planning inputs, prepare TA/STs/Travel Plans and mentor junior staff, with opportunities for professional accreditation and career

Qualifications

• 3–8 years' experience in transport planning consultancy or local authority development planning.
• Strong understanding of development-led transport planning principles.
• Experience preparing 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.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Confident client, developer and stakeholder engagement.
• Active pursuit of professional accreditation (TPS/CIHT/CILT).

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide variety of development planning projects from feasibility to planning approval.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Provide technical input on highway design and sustainable transport solutions.
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects and environmental consultants.
• Represent clients in meetings and negotiations with Highway Authorities.
• Develop fee proposals and support business development initiatives.
• Mentor Graduate, Assistant and Consultant team members.

Skills

Transport planning

Client engagement

Project management

Technical reporting

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Feasibility studies

Policy knowledge

Education

TPS/CIHT/CILT membership or progression

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

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.

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

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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