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.

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

• 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

• 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

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.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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