Associate / Associate Director - Transport Planning (Development Planning)

Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working
Salary: -60,000 - -75,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

A fast-growing and highly respected transport planning consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate or Associate Director to join its expanding development planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner with strong development planning expertise who is looking to take on a more senior, visible and commercially influential role within a successful consultancy environment.
The position offers the opportunity to lead complex development projects, manage client relationships, contribute to business growth and play a strategic role in the continued expansion of the business.

You''ll lead and manage a broad range of development planning projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development schemes, working closely with Partners and senior leadership teams across the business.
The role will involve overseeing the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access appraisals, highway design input and transport modelling work, while managing multidisciplinary project teams and maintaining strong client relationships.
You''ll represent clients at stakeholder meetings, consultations and public inquiries where required, while supporting business development activities, mentoring junior staff and contributing to the long-term growth and direction of the transport planning team.
This role would suit an ambitious transport planning professional looking for greater responsibility, strategic involvement and a clear pathway toward further senior leadership within a growing consultancy.

• Around 10 years'' experience within development-led transport planning consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge across Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access appraisals, highway design and transport modelling.
• Experience using relevant industry software such as TRICS, TEMPro and Junctions 10.
• Proven experience successfully delivering and managing multiple projects and project teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with experience developing and maintaining commercial relationships.
• Experience attending stakeholder meetings, public consultations and inquiries.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution would be beneficial, alongside CTPP or progression toward equivalent professional accreditation.

This is a strong opportunity to join a consultancy with an excellent reputation, strong staff retention and a clear commitment to employee development and progression. Many senior leaders within the business have progressed internally, with genuine opportunities available for long-term career advancement.
You''ll work alongside an experienced and highly regarded team on varied and technically challenging development projects for high-profile clients, while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.
The business offers structured professional development programmes, mentoring support, technical training and financial support toward professional qualifications, alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are seeking a senior transport planning role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

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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