Senior Transport Planner Lead Development Projects (Hybrid)

Aldwych Consulting; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Group pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health scheme

Flexible benefits package

ICE-accredited training

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Exeter seeks a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead multiple projects and manage client relationships. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality transport planning outputs.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of transport planning experience, a relevant degree, and progress toward IEng/CEng/TPP. Hybrid working is offered with strong progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in transport planning, ideally in private-sector development planning consultancy.
• Experience across Transport Assessments/Statements, development access strategies, travel plans, S106 negotiations, and highway design.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Transport Planning or related subject.
• Progress towards IEng, CEng or TPP or other professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the NPPF and UK planning system; MfS/DMRB familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple projects with minimal supervision while managing client relationships.
• Represent the consultancy at meetings, consultations, and negotiations with Highway Authorities.
• Manage project finances, including fee proposals, change control and invoicing.
• Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams to meet programme milestones.
• Develop technical transport planning outputs and provide senior technical support.
• Mentor junior staff; potential line-management responsibilities in future.
• Contribute to business development and win new work.

Skills

Transport Assessments

S106 negotiations

Travel Plans

Highway design

Development planning

Appeal work

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

GIS

Excel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Degree in Transport Planning

IEng/CEng/TPP progress

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

GIS

Excel

Job description

Aldwych Consulting in Exeter seeks a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead multiple projects and manage client relationships. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality transport planning outputs.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of transport planning experience, a relevant degree, and progress toward IEng/CEng/TPP. Hybrid working is offered with strong progression opportunities.