Senior Transportation Planner — Hybrid, Lead Strategy & Projects

Aldwych Consulting; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer to lead specialized transportation planning and engineering projects. The role offers competitive salary up to $160,000, flexibility with hybrid working, and an opportunity to influence the direction of a growing practice. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a strong background in transportation guidelines.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Paid professional memberships

Health, dental, disability and life insurance

Annual leave including birthday leave

Access to ongoing training and development

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in transportation planning/engineering.
• Proven ability to manage and build client relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation planning and engineering projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Take a proactive role in business development.

Skills

Strong understanding of local, state, and federal transportation guidelines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to manage and build client relationships

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Ability to develop creative solutions

Familiarity with smart-city concepts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field

8+ years experience in transportation planning/engineering

Master’s degree advantageous

PE license or AICP certification preferred

Tools

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

GIS (ESRI)

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Job description

A leading transportation consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer to lead specialized transportation planning and engineering projects. The role offers competitive salary up to $160,000, flexibility with hybrid working, and an opportunity to influence the direction of a growing practice. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a strong background in transportation guidelines.