Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus & Benefits

Paid overtime

Chartership support

Professional development

Pension

Employee benefits

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning on high-profile UK developments. You will own projects from feasibility through planning submission, mentor junior staff and work within a collaborative, people-focused consultancy.

The role requires around 4+ years in transport planning, a consultancy background, strong report writing, and experience with industry modelling tools such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and VISSIM.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical reports.
• Develop multi-modal access strategies for residential, mixed-use, commercial and regeneration schemes.
• Undertake junction modelling using ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and VISSIM.
• Support masterplanning, feasibility studies and large-scale developments.
• Carry out site visits, walking and cycling audits, corridor studies and consultation support.
• Review designs through swept path analysis and application of design standards.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Client liaison

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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. Contact: 07787 736 270

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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