Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Transport Planner with over 4 years of experience. You will lead transport planning advice throughout projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients and authorities. The role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and significant professional development opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days home)

Full support toward Chartership

Generous pension and employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Circa 4+ years' experience in transport planning.
• Consultancy background preferred.
• Strong technical capability and report-writing skills.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments and technical reports.
• Developing multi-modal access strategies for various schemes.
• Undertaking junction modelling and supporting feasibility studies.
• Carrying out site visits and consultation support.

Skills

Transport planning

Client communication

Report writing

Industry-standard modelling software

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

VISSIM

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Manchester | Hybrid Working (3:2)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to step into a more senior, project‑led role within a progressive and people‑focused consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing transport planning team in Manchester, working on high‑profile development and infrastructure projects across the UK. Our client is an independent transport and infrastructure planning consultancy with a strong reputation for technical quality, staff development and collaborative culture. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner (circa 4+ years' experience) to support continued growth in the North West.

The Role

You will take a leading role in delivering transport planning advice across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility through to planning submission and delivery. The position offers genuine project ownership, client exposure and the opportunity to mentor junior staff.

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical reports
• Developing multi‑modal access strategies for residential, mixed‑use, commercial and regeneration schemes
• Undertaking junction modelling using ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and VISSIM
• Supporting masterplanning, feasibility studies and large‑scale developments
• Carrying out site visits, walking and cycling audits, corridor studies and consultation support
• Reviewing designs through swept path analysis and application of relevant design standards
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities and wider project teams

About You

• Circa 4+ years' experience in transport planning
• Consultancy background preferred
• Strong technical capability and report‑writing skills
• Experience using industry‑standard modelling software
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) with performance‑related bonus
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Paid overtime (pre‑approved)
• Full support toward Chartership
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities
• Generous pension and employee benefits package
• Tax‑free bonuses through Employee Ownership model
• Supportive, inclusive culture with long‑term career progression

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner looking to take the next step in a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people while delivering high‑quality, meaningful transport planning work.

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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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