Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead sustainable transport solutions and major projects. Key responsibilities include directing complex projects, managing junior team members, and engaging clients for successful transport strategies. The ideal candidate will have a consultancy background and strong leadership skills, with attractive benefits including a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Clear pathways to chartership

Qualifications

• Consultancy background in transport planning is essential.
• Strong project leadership skills required.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Direct complex projects from inception to completion.
• Shape transport and movement strategies for major developments.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Project Management

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Sustainable Mobility

Job description

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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
• 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 07581619823 for a confidential chat
Or apply directly now!

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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