Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to manage various transport planning projects. This role includes preparing Transport Statements and project management while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field and are proficient in transport modelling software. The position offers competitive salary and benefits like flexible working arrangements and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience using transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS, LINSIG, and TRICS.
• Knowledge of local and national transport policy and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans for planning applications.
• Take responsibility for project management, including client liaison.
• Undertake junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or Transport Planning

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LINSIG

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner — Location: Numerous Locations UK Wide. Permanent | Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that is continuing to expand across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of private and public sector projects, spanning residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering transport access solutions that unlock development sites and drive successful outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans to support planning applications.
• Take responsibility for project management, including client liaison, coordination with other disciplines, and preparation of fee proposals and invoicing.
• Undertake junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software (JUNCTIONS and LINSIG).
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, and highway authorities to ensure the smooth progress of projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in their training and professional development.
• Deliver high standards of quality and customer service across all work.

Candidate Profile

• Degree (or equivalent) in Geography, Environmental Management, Transport Planning, or a related subject.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience using transport modelling software such as JUNCTIONS, LINSIG, and TRICS.
• Knowledge of local and national transport policy and guidance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets effectively.
• Ideally working towards or holding professional membership (CIHT or equivalent).
• Experience with AutoCAD and preliminary highway design (advantageous but not essential).

Benefits

• This position comes with a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including:
• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Paid annual membership for a professional institution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious professional to progress their career within transport planning, with the support of a consultancy that values development and work-life balance.

Positions available in Birmingham, Brighton, Leicester, and Nottingham. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch: Michael Finch. Email: Phone: (phone number removed)

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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