Transport Planner
Location: Hertfordshire
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 35,000-45,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
An established and growing transport planning consultancy is seeking a Transport Planner to join its team. The role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of development-led projects, supporting planning applications through high-quality technical reporting, access design, and sustainable transport strategies.
You will gain exposure to projects spanning residential, mixed-use, education and commercial schemes, working closely with experienced colleagues and engaging directly with Local Authorities and design teams.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will support the delivery of transport planning services across all stages of development planning. Responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
Preparing Travel Plans, including target setting and sustainable travel measures
Undertaking site feasibility studies focusing on access, highways constraints and planning requirements
Supporting the design of new site access arrangements in accordance with national and local standards
Undertaking swept path analysis for service and delivery vehicles
Contributing to Healthy Streets and active travel assessments
Assisting with LCWIP-related studies and active travel network planning
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities and project teams
Analysing traffic, public transport and active travel data
What We're Looking For
Experience in a UK transport planning consultancy environment
Understanding of the planning system and highway approval processes
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Familiarity with transport planning software (e.g. TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, GIS, AutoCAD)
A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline
Working towards professional membership (CIHT, TPS or equivalent) desirable
Why Join?
Exposure to varied and meaningful development projects
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Clear progression pathway
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development support
If you are a Transport Planner looking to make your next step in a career, do not hesitate to get into contact:
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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