Principal Transport Planner
ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD
Manchester · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Manchester, England
Senior Consultant Transport Planner
Location:
Manchester Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE Type:
Full-Time | Permanent Hours:
Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 Working:
Hybrid & flexible working available
Senior Consultant Transport Planner - Manchester
We are currently seeking an experienced
Senior Consultant Transport Planner
to join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies in its
Manchester office . This is an excellent opportunity for a development planning specialist looking to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the development of junior team members.
The Role
You'll work across a range of
development planning and transport consultancy projects , providing technical advice from initial planning and site promotion through to project delivery. Lead the preparation of
Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals and Environmental Statement chapters . Support the promotion of development sites through the
Local Plan process . Oversee data analysis, multi-modal trip generation forecasting, scenario testing and accessibility assessments. Undertake and review junction capacity modelling using tools such as
Junctions and LinSig . Develop sustainable transport strategies and provide transport input into
masterplanning and highway design . Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and commercially focused technical advice. Lead engagement with local authorities and stakeholders, including meetings, negotiations and consultation responses. Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and deadlines. Review technical work and provide quality assurance across projects. Mentor and support junior transport planners.
What We're Looking For
Significant experience in
development-related transport planning . Strong understanding of planning policy and guidance, including
NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20 . Proven project management experience, including budgets, programmes and client relationships. Strong technical and analytical skills, including
Excel, Junctions, LinSig and the DfT Connectivity Tool . Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience reviewing technical work and supporting less-experienced colleagues. A proactive and commercially aware approach. Chartered status ( CTPP ) or working towards chartership with
CIHT, TPS, ICE, CILT
or similar is desirable. Experience with
GIS, VISSIM, Paramics, SATURN or expert witness work
would also be advantageous.
Why Apply?
Join one of the UK's
largest independent transport planning consultancies . Work within an established and growing
Manchester team . Take ownership of interesting development planning projects. Strong exposure to
clients, local authorities and project teams . Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your project leadership skills. Hybrid and flexible working. £40,000-£45,000 salary , depending on experience. 25 days holiday + bank holidays , increasing to 30 days with long service. 5% employer pension contribution , increasing to 15% with long service. Discretionary biannual bonus
based on individual and company performance. Payment of
two professional subscriptions . Private Medical Insurance. Critical Illness cover. Life Assurance at
3x salary . Ongoing professional development and training. If you're an experienced
Development Planning Transport Planner
looking for a Senior Consultant position in Manchester with strong project ownership and progression opportunities, apply directly or contact
Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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Location:
Manchester Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE Type:
Full-Time | Permanent Hours:
Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 Working:
Hybrid & flexible working available
Senior Consultant Transport Planner - Manchester
We are currently seeking an experienced
Senior Consultant Transport Planner
to join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies in its
Manchester office . This is an excellent opportunity for a development planning specialist looking to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the development of junior team members.
The Role
You'll work across a range of
development planning and transport consultancy projects , providing technical advice from initial planning and site promotion through to project delivery. Lead the preparation of
Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals and Environmental Statement chapters . Support the promotion of development sites through the
Local Plan process . Oversee data analysis, multi-modal trip generation forecasting, scenario testing and accessibility assessments. Undertake and review junction capacity modelling using tools such as
Junctions and LinSig . Develop sustainable transport strategies and provide transport input into
masterplanning and highway design . Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and commercially focused technical advice. Lead engagement with local authorities and stakeholders, including meetings, negotiations and consultation responses. Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and deadlines. Review technical work and provide quality assurance across projects. Mentor and support junior transport planners.
What We're Looking For
Significant experience in
development-related transport planning . Strong understanding of planning policy and guidance, including
NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20 . Proven project management experience, including budgets, programmes and client relationships. Strong technical and analytical skills, including
Excel, Junctions, LinSig and the DfT Connectivity Tool . Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience reviewing technical work and supporting less-experienced colleagues. A proactive and commercially aware approach. Chartered status ( CTPP ) or working towards chartership with
CIHT, TPS, ICE, CILT
or similar is desirable. Experience with
GIS, VISSIM, Paramics, SATURN or expert witness work
would also be advantageous.
Why Apply?
Join one of the UK's
largest independent transport planning consultancies . Work within an established and growing
Manchester team . Take ownership of interesting development planning projects. Strong exposure to
clients, local authorities and project teams . Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your project leadership skills. Hybrid and flexible working. £40,000-£45,000 salary , depending on experience. 25 days holiday + bank holidays , increasing to 30 days with long service. 5% employer pension contribution , increasing to 15% with long service. Discretionary biannual bonus
based on individual and company performance. Payment of
two professional subscriptions . Private Medical Insurance. Critical Illness cover. Life Assurance at
3x salary . Ongoing professional development and training. If you're an experienced
Development Planning Transport Planner
looking for a Senior Consultant position in Manchester with strong project ownership and progression opportunities, apply directly or contact
Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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