Principal Transport Planner

Description

Principal Transport Planner

East Hampshire Salary up to 60,000 + Benefits

A leading transport planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join their team in Fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional looking to take a key role in delivering high–profile development projects across the UK.

The role is ideal for someone with substantial experience in transport planning, capable of leading projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

The Role

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will be responsible for leading transport planning assignments from inception to delivery. Your expertise will guide teams on complex development projects, providing strategic transport advice to developers, planning authorities, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel PlansProviding expert advice on traffic modelling, junction design, and highway capacity assessmentsManaging projects, budgets, and client relationshipsMentoring and developing junior staff and graduatesProducing high–quality reports, technical drawings, and planning submissionsLiaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams

Candidate Requirements

Significant experience as a transport planner within consultancy, local authority, or development sectorsStrong knowledge of UK transport planning policy and guidance (TfL, DfT, Manual for Streets, NPPF, etc.)Proficiency in traffic modelling software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, VISSIM or similarExcellent project management, leadership, and client management skillsStrong analytical, written, and verbal communication abilitiesProfessional membership (MCIHT, CEng, or similar) desirable

What's on Offer

Salary up to 60,000 depending on experienceClear progression to senior leadership rolesSupport for professional development and chartershipPension scheme and other company benefitsFlexible working options and supportive team environmentOpportunity to work on high–profile development projects across the UK

This is a senior, hands–on role for a highly motivated transport planner looking to lead projects, influence decisions, and develop a team within a respected consultancy.

Will Herman

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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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