Senior Transport Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £43,000-£55,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2:3 or 3:2)
A highly respected, independent UK transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their expanding London team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid experience in transport planning, transport assessments, travel plans, and junction modelling (ARCADY/PICADY/Junctions 9/10/11) who is ready to take more ownership, lead smaller projects, and mentor junior staff.
This consultancy works extensively across large-scale residential, mixed-use and strategic land development, with variation in project type, scope and complexity. They combine technical strength, genuine flexibility, and a sociable culture where people are rewarded for their contribution.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Transport Planner, you will:
Act as technical project manager on smaller development planning schemes
Produce Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and EIA Transport Chapters
Carry out junction capacity modelling using Junctions 9/10/11 (ARCADY/PICADY)
Delegate, mentor and support junior Transport Planners
Build client relationships, ensuring repeat business and excellent communication
Contribute to commercial activity, including bidding and fee proposals
Work closely with internal planning, engineering and environmental teams
What We're Looking For
Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment
Strong understanding of development planning deliverables
Proficiency in ARCADY, PICADY, and junction modelling tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desire to take ownership of smaller projects and progress into senior leadership pathways
Rewards & Benefits
Annual bonus (paid every year since company inception)
6-monthly formal salary reviews
Hybrid home/office working
37.5-hour week
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
4% matched pension
Company laptop
Professional membership + review fees paid
Healthcare options
Regular social events and team activities
If you're a Transport Planner ready to move into a Senior Transport Planner role, or already operating at senior level and looking for a consultancy that invests in its people, this is a fantastic next step.
To apply, send your CV or contact:
Michael Finch
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.
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