Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning initiatives in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and demonstrate leadership in managing projects and stakeholders, shaping transport strategies for sustainable development. This role offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and a range of benefits, including professional development and health coverage.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare and life assurance

Full coverage of professional membership fees

Enhanced annual leave

Clear pathways to chartership

Bespoke leadership training

Supportive team culture with networking

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning in a consultancy.
• Confidence in leading projects and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Technical proficiency and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Direct complex projects from inception to completion.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Transport Planning

Client Engagement

Project Management

Job description

Senior/Principal Transport Planner - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham Sector: Transport Planning Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and development planning in the UK? Join a leading consultancy at the forefront of planning, regeneration, and development.
This growing consultancy is renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable transport solutions and is expanding its Birmingham team. As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll play a key leadership role across a portfolio of major residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects-from city-scale masterplans to innovative regeneration schemes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and reviewing Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans
• Directing complex projects from inception to completion
• Managing and mentoring junior team members
• Shaping transport and movement strategies for major developments
• Engaging directly with clients, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Supporting business development and contributing to winning proposals

What's In It For You:

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
• Performance-based bonus
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Full coverage of professional membership fees and travel
• Enhanced annual leave including festive time off
• Clear pathways to chartership and bespoke leadership training
• A supportive, inclusive team culture with regular team events and networking

You're Right for This If You:

• Have a consultancy background in transport planning
• Are confident leading complex projects and engaging senior stakeholders
• Are technically strong, commercially aware, and passionate about sustainable mobility
• Want autonomy, growth, and the chance to shape placemaking through transport

Ready to lead the future of transport planning?
Call Will Herman on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat
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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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