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Principal Transport Planner
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Principal Transport Planner - Development Planning
Location: London (Permanent)
Contact: Will Herman - (phone number removed)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you an experienced transport planner looking to take the lead on development planning projects across the UK?
We're working with a well-regarded and fast-growing consultancy specialising in transport and infrastructure planning for private sector developments.
They're looking to appoint a Principal Transport Planner to lead and manage the delivery of transport planning support for planning applications across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong development planning experience to step into a leadership role with project responsibility, client exposure, and team development opportunities.
The Role
As a Principal Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for leading projects from inception to completion, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans
Overseeing site access feasibility reviews and development masterplan support
Designing parking, servicing, and active travel strategies
Managing technical modelling using tools such as TRICS, Junctions 9, and LINSIG
Coordinating with planning consultants, architects, and design teams
Preparing documentation for pre-apps, planning submissions, and appeals
Presenting to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities as required
Supporting the growth of the team through mentoring and business development
Requirements
6+ years' experience in UK transport planning, with a focus on development planning
Proven track record of delivering high-quality planning application support
Strong understanding of the planning system and national/local transport policy
Proficient in TRICS, Junctions 9 (ARCADY, PICADY), LINSIG, and AutoCAD
Skilled in technical report writing and client communication
Ability to manage multiple projects and support junior team members
Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
Support with chartership and continued professional development
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Structured internal training and mentoring programmes
Paid (pre-agreed) overtime
Pension scheme
Employee benefits and discounts
A collaborative and sociable team environment
The opportunity to work on high-profile, city-shaping development projects
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead development planning projects and contribute to a consultancy making a real impact on the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Will Herman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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.
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