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Principal Transport Planning
Principal Transport Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £55,000+ (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2:3 or 3:2)
About the Role
A specialist transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to take on a leadership-focused role in their London office. This is a key appointment for someone with strong experience in:
- Transport planning
- Development planning
- Transport Assessments
- Transport Statements
- Travel Plans
- Advanced junction modelling (ARCADY/PICADY/Junctions 9/10/11)
This consultancy supports developers across the UK on:
- Large strategic residential sites
- Urban regeneration
- Mixed-use schemes
- Major planning applications
With a strong reputation, a flexible working culture, and an annual bonus paid every year since inception, this is a high-quality environment for an ambitious Principal Transport Planner.
Responsibilities
As a Principal Transport Planner, the role involves:
- Leading projects in:
- Development planning
- Transport planning (taking technical ownership)
- Overseeing delivery of:
- Transport Assessments
- Transport Statements
- Travel Plans
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters
- Supporting analysis
- Leading junction capacity modelling using ARCADY/PICADY/Junctions 9/10/11
- Mentoring and upskilling junior and mid-level planners
- Building and maintaining client relationships, providing expert consultancy advice
- Contributing to:
- Work-winning
- Fee proposals
- Commercial management
- Supporting the growth and direction of the transport planning team
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Requirements
We are looking for:
- An established background in transport planning, ideally within a consultancy
- Strong technical expertise in development planning deliverables
- Advanced experience in junction modelling (ARCADY/PICADY)
- A confident communicator, capable of:
- Leading client discussions
- Envisioning project outputs
- Ability to support team development and take a leadership role
Benefits and Rewards
- Competitive salary starting from £55,000+ DOI
- Annual performance bonus (paid consistently every year)
- Twice-yearly formal salary reviews
- Hybrid & flexible working (37.5 hour week)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- 4% matched pension
- Professional fees and memberships paid
- Healthcare options available
- Regular socials within a supportive team culture
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Further Details
For more information or to submit your CV:
Michael Finch 07787 736 270
Equality & Diversity Statement 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.
Eligibility Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For reference: For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency.
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