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Senior/Principal Transport Planner
Senior / Principal Transport Planner
Location: London
I'm currently representing a leading transport consultancy in their search for a **Senior / Principal Transport Planner` to join their London headquarters.
This is an opportunity to become part of an established and highly respected team that delivers transport planning solutions for some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile development and infrastructure projects.
The business has built an excellent reputation across the planning and development sector, working with major developers, architects, local authorities, and infrastructure providers on projects that shape towns, cities, and transport networks across the UK and internationally.
Role Overview
As a Senior / Principal Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects while managing clients, supporting junior team members, and contributing to the ongoing success of the London office.
You’ll be given the autonomy to:
- Lead projects
- Develop client relationships
- Influence project outcomes while benefiting from the support of a well-established and highly experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
- Managing projects across a range of development and infrastructure sectors
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Providing strategic transport planning advice
- Supporting business development and work-winning activities
- Mentoring and developing junior consultants
- Contributing to the growth and success of the wider transport planning team
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Requirements
Suitable candidates are likely to possess:
- Experience within transport planning consultancy
- Strong technical knowledge of transport planning and the UK planning process
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Experience managing projects and client relationships
- The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
What’s on Offer?
- The opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious development and infrastructure projects
- A highly respected platform for professional development and career progression
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and project teams
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package (£45,000 – £60,000 per annum)
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
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This position would suit an ambitious transport planner looking to join a market-leading consultancy and take the next step towards a leadership role within an established and successful business.
Additional Information
- Company: Representing a leading transport consultancy
- Type: Full Time
- Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum
- Location: London, UK
Contact: Will Herman 📞 07581 619 823
Diversity Statement:
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements for applicants who require support.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Employment Classification Note:
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003:
- Perpetual vacancies will be handled as an Employment Agency.
- Short-term contract roles will be managed under an Employment Business model.
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