At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting transport planning projects and collaborate with clients and local authorities.
- Company: Join a growing independent transport consultancy in Woking.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and funded professional development.
- Other info: Sociable team culture with regular events and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of projects and make a real impact in transport planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport consultancy and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a growing independent transport consultancy in Woking. The team is continuing to expand its portfolio of development planning projects, providing an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and local authorities, and develop their career within a specialist consultancy. The initial focus will be on development-led transport planning, supporting projects from early movement strategies and masterplanning through to planning and reserved matters applications.
The Role
- Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and accessibility assessments.
- Developing transport and movement strategies for residential, mixed-use and strategic development sites.
- Undertaking trip generation, distribution and junction capacity assessments.
- Using software such as TRICS, TEMPro and Junctions / ARCADY / PICADY.
- Supporting initial highway design work, including AutoCAD and swept path analysis.
- Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Attending stakeholder meetings, consultations and public exhibitions.
- Managing projects and workstreams through to successful delivery.
- Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within development planning / transport consultancy.
- Strong experience producing Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
- Good understanding of TRICS, TEMPro and Junctions software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence dealing with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
- Professional development underway, such as TPS PDS, or an ambition to work towards chartership.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, LinSig, GIS or microsimulation would be beneficial.
Why Apply?
- Join a growing independent transport consultancy with a strong development planning pipeline.
- Work on a varied portfolio of development and strategic planning projects.
- Take genuine ownership of projects and client relationships.
- Strong opportunity to develop towards Principal / Associate level.
- Funded professional development, mentoring and support towards relevant qualifications.
- Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the Woking office / 2 days from home.
- Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 DOE.
- Generous benefits package and increasing annual leave with tenure.
- Sociable and collaborative team with regular company events.
If you're an experienced Senior Transport Planner with a development planning background and are looking for a growing consultancy where you can take on greater responsibility, apply directly or contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on 07787 736 270.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. 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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