Principal / Associate Transport Planner

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Principal / Associate Transport Planner Location: London Salary: circa £50,000-£65,000 DOE Type: Full Time, Permanent | Hybrid Working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal / Associate Transport Planner to join a well-established, independent transport and infrastructure planning consultancy in Central London. This role is suited to an experienced development planning professional looking to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery, and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly regarded transport planning team. The consultancy works with a mix of private and public sector clients across the UK and internationally, delivering transport planning solutions for residential, mixed-use, commercial, urban regeneration and strategic land development projects. Known for its collaborative, sociable culture and strong technical reputation, this is an excellent environment for a senior transport planner seeking both responsibility and long-term progression. The Role As a Principal / Associate Transport Planner, you will lead the delivery of transport planning inputs across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility and masterplanning through to planning submission and on-site delivery. You will take a hands-on role in technical work while also providing leadership, mentoring and client management. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans and technical reports

Developing multi-modal access strategies and transport solutions for development and public-sector projects

Undertaking site visits, corridor studies, walking and cycling assessments and supporting public consultation

Carrying out capacity and junction modelling using PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG and VISSIM

Reviewing designs through swept path analysis and application of relevant design standards

Supporting large-scale masterplanning, feasibility studies and complex planning applications

Managing projects, programmes and budgets while maintaining high technical standards

Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities and project teams

Supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development

About You You will be an experienced transport planner from a consultancy background, comfortable operating at Principal or Associate level, with strong technical capability and confident client-facing skills. You will ideally demonstrate: A relevant degree qualification (Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar)

4+ years' experience in development-led transport planning (significantly more for Associate level)

Strong experience preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements

Proficiency with junction modelling software (PICADY / ARCADY essential; LINSIG / VISSIM desirable)

Excellent technical report-writing and analytical skills

A collaborative approach with the ability to lead projects and support team growth

What's On Offer Competitive salary circa £50,000-£65,000 DOE

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Performance-related bonus

6% contributory pension

Private Medical Insurance

Salary sacrifice schemes, season ticket loan and cycle-to-work

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Active social and sports club with regular events

Strong focus on professional development, training and progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a genuinely supportive culture, high-profile projects and clear progression at senior level. If you would like to find out more or discuss the role confidentially, please get in touch with Michael on 07787 736 270 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.

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Job Type:
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