Senior Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A respected consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their team. This role involves managing smaller projects, conducting transport assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in transport planning, proficiency in ARCADY and PICADY, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers hybrid working options, an annual bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

6-monthly formal salary reviews

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

4% matched pension

Healthcare options

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of development planning deliverables.
• Proficiency in ARCADY and PICADY modelling tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transport planning

ARCADY

PICADY

Junction modelling

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 (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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