Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Southampton is looking for a Transport Planner with at least 2 years' experience in transport planning. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a supportive environment, assisting with transport assessments and project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Transport or Civil Engineering and strong communication abilities. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a performance bonus, and professional development support.

Benefits

Pension scheme and private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Performance bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional membership fees support

Annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of transport planning projects.
• Prepare and contribute to Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Support site visits for scheme development.

Skills

Transport planning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-level qualification in Transport or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TRICS

Job description

Overview

Transport Planner - South Coast

I'm working with a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy that's looking for a Transport Planner to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least 2 years' experience in transport planning who wants to develop their skills further while working on a variety of projects in a supportive environment.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career by gaining more responsibility, learning from senior colleagues, and contributing to project delivery across multiple schemes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of small to medium transport planning projects, supporting senior team members with budget management, scheduling, and project coordination
• Prepare and contribute to Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, and Technical Notes
• Support site visits, providing input to inform scheme development
• Work with modelling packages, AutoCAD, TRICS, and other transport planning tools to support analyses
• Attend project team, client, and Local Highway Authority meetings alongside senior colleagues
• Help prepare materials for public consultations
• Build positive working relationships with architects, planners, and highways officers
• Contribute to fee proposals for smaller projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in Transport, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in transport planning
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance and awareness of local planning policies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work well in a team, and take initiative
• Competent with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, TRICS, and transport modelling software

Benefits

• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Generous annual leave with options to buy or sell
• Performance bonus scheme and annual salary review
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Cycle-to-work scheme, sick pay, and parental benefits
• Professional membership fees and training / CPD support
• Annual flu vaccinations, home working options, and dress-down Fridays
• Social events and team activities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner with at least 2 years' experience to gain more responsibility, work on varied projects, and develop their career in a supportive, growing consultancy.

If interested, please apply or get in touch.

Will Herman

07581619823

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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