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Principal Transport Planner
June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Principal Transport Planner
Principal Transport Planner - Southampton
£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Car allowance + 7% Pension + Private Healthcare
Development Planning | Career Progression | Forward-Thinking Consultancy
I'm working with a well-regarded, fast-growing transport and infrastructure consultancy that's looking to bring a Principal Transport Planner into their expanding team in Southampton.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone currently at Senior level, or already operating at Principal, who's looking to step into a more autonomous role with direct influence on projects, clients, and the growth of the business.
You'll be joining a consultancy that delivers high-quality transport planning solutions across a wide range of development projects - from residential and commercial sites to large-scale infrastructure schemes. They've got strong momentum, ambitious growth plans, and a supportive leadership team committed to staff development.
The Role
As Principal Transport Planner, you'll manage projects end-to-end, provide technical leadership, and play a key part in maintaining and growing client relationships. You'll also have the chance to mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and feasibility studies
- Engaging with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
- Supporting and mentoring junior staff across the team
- Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the consultancy's continued growth
What They're Looking For
- Significant experience in development-related transport planning
- Strong technical knowledge and a track record of delivering high-quality work
- Confidence managing client relationships and working closely with stakeholders
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Commercially aware, with an interest in business growth
What's on Offer
- £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- 7% company pension
- Private health insurance and life assurance
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Travel/Car allowance
- Sociable team culture with events, team days out, and regular rewards
- Ongoing opportunities for progression into Associate-level roles
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that's growing, ambitious and has market leading renumeration packages, please get in touch!
Apply now with your CV, or get in touch directly:
Will Herman
07581 619823
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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