Senior Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Oxford is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to enhance its Transport Planning team. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing transport assessments and feasibility studies while managing client relationships. Ideal applicants should possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong consultancy experience. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits such as flexible working hours, and a chance for career development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions up to 5%

Private Health Insurance

25 days annual leave

Flexi-time working hours

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject.
• Proven consultancy experience in transport planning.
• Strong experience preparing complex Transport Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Producing Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Undertaking traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments.

Skills

Transport Assessment preparation

Traffic modelling interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Client relations management

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Paramics

VISSIM

SATURN

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Oxfordshire

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Overview

An established, multi‑disciplinary consultancy providing engineering, design and surveying services is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing Transport Planning team in Didcot. With offices across Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bristol and Cambridgeshire, the business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across a wide range of development sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner with a consultancy background who is ready to take the next step in their career. The role offers exposure to complex and high‑profile projects, close collaboration with senior management, and the chance to further develop both technical and commercial skills within a supportive, low‑turnover environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparing site appraisals, feasibility studies and pre‑application advice
• Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertaking traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments
• Supporting large‑scale residential development through the Local Plan process, including preparation of evidence bases
• Liaising with clients, project teams and local authorities
• Attending meetings with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Representing the business professionally and contributing to its continued reputation and growth

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant subject
• Proven consultancy experience in transport planning
• Strong experience preparing complex Transport Assessments
• Experience undertaking or interpreting traffic modelling, including micro‑simulation (e.g. Paramics or VISSIM) and/or network modelling (e.g. SATURN)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident dealing with clients and other professionals
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to represent the consultancy professionally

Desirable

• Chartered status in a relevant discipline
• Experience in highway design and Road Safety Audits
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Salary Exchange Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Private Health Insurance
• 25 days annual leave (with 3 days held over Christmas), increasing up to 28 days with service
• Holiday buy, sell or bank options
• Flexi‑time working hours
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid professional membership
• Training, development support and study leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Long service awards
• Charity days and regular company‑funded social events
• Free refreshments and on‑site parking

Working Environment

The business is known for its friendly, supportive culture, strong staff morale and low turnover. Employees are encouraged to engage in social activities and charitable initiatives, helping to foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Contact
To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact:
Michael Finch
Email:
Phone: #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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.