Transport Planning Technician

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning consultancy in London is seeking a motivated Transport Planning Technician to join their team. In this role, you will prepare technical drawings for development planning projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate should have experience with AutoCAD and a keen interest in transport planning. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance schemes

Flexible working

Opportunities for career development

Full support towards Chartered Transport Planning Professional

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD is essential.
• Interest in transport planning and highways design.
• Previous experience in a transport or highways-related role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality CAD drawings for highway designs.
• Assist in development planning projects.
• Work with planners and engineers to deliver transport solutions.
• Ensure compliance with design standards.
• Manage project deadlines and workload.

Skills

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamworking

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planning Technician • Location: London

Overview

We are hiring for a dynamic and forward-thinking transport planning consultancy committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for their clients. This role fosters a supportive and collaborative working environment where team members can grow their skills, take on new challenges, and develop a rewarding career in transport planning. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transport Planning Technician to join a London office. In this role, you will support the Transport Planning team by producing technical drawings and preliminary highway designs using CAD. You will play a key role in development planning projects, contributing to the design and delivery of transport solutions that meet client needs while adhering to industry standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality CAD drawings and plans for preliminary highway and junction designs.
• Assist the Transport Planning team with development planning projects, including site access, parking layouts, and sustainable transport strategies.
• Work closely with planners, engineers, and consultants to deliver integrated and innovative transport solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, planning policy, and local authority requirements.
• Contribute to the efficient management of project deadlines and workload.

About You

• Experience using AutoCAD (essential); additional design software skills are an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings.
• An interest in transport planning, highways design, and the built environment.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Previous experience in a transport or highways-related role (desirable, but not essential).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Full support towards becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional

If you are a dynamic, self-motivated Transport Planning Technician looking for a new challenge, please apply through our recruitment process. 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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