Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Kempston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Bedford office. You will prepare technical reports and support various transport planning projects. The role requires experience in transport planning, familiarity with junction modelling software, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and a positive work culture focused on professional development. Join a team that values collaboration and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus extra for long service

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in development-led transport planning projects.
• Familiarity with junction modelling software such as ARCADY or PICADY.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports for transport assessments and statements.
• Support traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments.
• Attend meetings and liaise with stakeholders on projects.

Skills

Experience in transport planning projects

Junction modelling software knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organised and proactive

Education

Relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Transport Planner
Location: Bedford
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Looking to build your career in Transport Planning?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Bedford. This role is ideal for someone experienced in transport planning who is keen to broaden their technical capability, gain greater project exposure and progress within a supportive, team-focused environment.

You’ll work as part of an established transport planning team, supporting development-led projects across a range of sectors and playing an active role in taking schemes through the planning process.

Why this role?

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide variety of projects while being supported by experienced Transport Planners and senior colleagues. The consultancy places a strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing and professional development, offering a positive working culture where people are encouraged to grow and take ownership of their work.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing technical reports including Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals
• Supporting junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling
• Assisting with swept path analysis and basic access layouts
• Supporting project delivery and programme management
• Liaising with internal teams, clients and local authority stakeholders
• Attending site visits, meetings and public consultation events
• Managing your workload with guidance from senior team members
• Supporting fee proposals and project administration where required

We’re looking for:

• Experience working on development‑led transport planning projects (consultancy or local authority)
• A working knowledge of junction modelling software (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY or similar)
• Understanding of transport considerations for residential and commercial developments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An organised, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

The company & culture

You’ll be joining a people‑focused, multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy whose work directly shapes the built environment. With multiple offices across the UK and a growing presence in the South West, the business is known for investing in its people, celebrating teamwork and maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Industry‑leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the Christmas‑New Year closure period
• Additional annual leave with long service
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Regular social events and team activities
• Ongoing training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways

Next steps

Apply now and you’ll hear back within two weeks. Successful applicants will be invited to an initial discussion, followed by an in‑person interview.

If you’re a Transport Planner looking for your next step, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for a confidential conversation:

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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