Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in London to manage small development planning projects and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include preparing transport assessments, conducting junction modelling, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has strong transport planning experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in junction modelling tools like ARCADY and PICADY. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of £43,000-£55,000 depending on experience, along with benefits like annual bonuses, holiday, and healthcare options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Company laptop

Healthcare options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment.
• Desire to take leadership on smaller projects.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical project manager on smaller development planning schemes.
• Produce Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling using ARCADY and PICADY.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Development planning deliverables understanding

Proficiency in ARCADY

Proficiency in PICADY

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Junctions 9/10/11

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Central London
Salary: £43,000-£55,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2:3 or 3:2)

A highly respected, independent UK transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their expanding London team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid experience in transport planning, transport assessments, travel plans, and junction modelling (ARCADY/PICADY/Junctions 9/10/11) who is ready to take more ownership, lead smaller projects, and mentor junior staff.

This consultancy works extensively across large-scale residential, mixed-use and strategic land development, with variation in project type, scope and complexity. They combine technical strength, genuine flexibility, and a sociable culture where people are rewarded for their contribution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as technical project manager on smaller development planning schemes
• Produce Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and EIA Transport Chapters
• Carry out junction capacity modelling using Junctions 9/10/11 (ARCADY/PICADY)
• Delegate, mentor and support junior Transport Planners
• Build client relationships, ensuring repeat business and excellent communication
• Contribute to commercial activity, including bidding and fee proposals
• Work closely with internal planning, engineering and environmental teams

What We're Looking For

• Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of development planning deliverables
• Proficiency in ARCADY, PICADY, and junction modelling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to take ownership of smaller projects and progress into senior leadership pathways

Rewards & Benefits

• Annual bonus (paid every year since company inception)
• 6-monthly formal salary reviews
• Hybrid home/office working
• 37.5-hour week
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• 4% matched pension
• Company laptop
• Professional membership + review fees paid
• Healthcare options
• Regular social events and team activities

If you're a Transport Planner ready to move into a Senior Transport Planner role, or already operating at senior level and looking for a consultancy that invests in its people, this is a fantastic next step.

To apply, send your CV or contact:
Michael Finch

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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