Senior / Principal Transport Planner
Main Office: Birmingham
Opportunities available in: Nottingham, Manchester, Peterborough, Newcastle & London (flexible/remote working supported)
An employee-owned, international engineering and consultancy practice is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join its growing Policy and Strategy team. This is an opportunity to work within a highly respected advisory group delivering people-focused, sustainable transport solutions for UK public sector clients.
The business combines transport planning, engineering, design and technology to address some of the most pressing challenges facing towns and cities today. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and positive societal impact, the organisation offers an environment where experienced transport planners can take on real responsibility and accelerate their careers.
The Role
You will join a UK-focused transport planning and engineering advisory team, supporting the delivery of policy- and strategy-led transport projects that help drive sustainable mobility and energy transition objectives. Operating at Senior or Principal level, you will play a key role in shaping project direction, managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.
A core requirement of the role is experience in developing robust, evidence-based business cases to support sustainable transport initiatives and secure public sector investment. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally, drawing on wider placemaking and mobility expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and contributing to transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients
Preparing high-quality research, analysis and reports to inform decision-making and funding bids
Developing business cases for sustainable transport schemes and active travel initiatives
Engaging with stakeholders to build consensus and secure investment
Managing project tasks, budgets and delivery programmes
Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for new work
Supporting, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
Contributing to thought leadership, industry engagement and professional best practice
About You
You will bring:
A strong consultancy background delivering transport policy and strategy work
Proven experience producing business cases for sustainable transport projects
A sound understanding of UK transport policy and current sector challenges
Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills
Confidence working with stakeholders across local authorities and public bodies
Experience managing workstreams, budgets and client expectations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A relevant professional qualification and active engagement with the profession
Transport modelling & analysis tools: TRICS, Junctions 9/10/11, LinSig, TEMPRO, Census and DfT/WebTAG datasets
Design, data & visualisation software: AutoCAD, GIS platforms (QGIS / ArcGIS), and advanced Excel for data analysis and forecasting
Why Join?
You'll be part of a collaborative, people-first consultancy that offers meaningful work, flexibility and long-term career development. The role provides exposure to nationally significant projects, the opportunity to work alongside recognised industry leaders, and a competitive remuneration package with flexible working and salary sacrifice options.
The organisation is deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone is supported to grow and contribute.
If you're a Transport Planner looking to make a tangible impact through policy-led, sustainable transport work, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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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