Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer - Houston, TX
Exclusive Search Led by Will Herman, Aldwych Consulting
Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per annum
I'm currently partnering with a fast-growing, people-focused transportation consultancy with offices across North America and Europe. The business is known for its integrated approach to transport strategy, planning and people-movement design within complex built environments. They work in niche sectors, including Sports and Aviation.
They are now seeking an experienced senior transportation professional to help shape the future of their expanding Houston team.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to step into a strategic and influential position within a small but growing U.S. group. You will work closely with the regional leadership team to guide long-term growth, contribute your own ideas and expertise, and reinforce the excellent reputation the consultancy already holds internationally.
In this role, you will:
Lead and manage a range of specialist transportation planning and engineering projects, operating with autonomy and independent judgement.
Oversee multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring high-quality delivery across transportation assessments, masterplans, traffic/transport studies and technical reporting.
Act as the senior point of contact for clients, design partners and external stakeholders.
Take a proactive role in business development-cultivating existing relationships, establishing new ones, and preparing proposals.
Represent the consultancy at conferences, seminars and industry networking events, helping identify new opportunities and elevate brand presence.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and wants to significantly influence the direction of a growing practice.
Salary, Perks & Benefits
Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus:
Annual personal and company performance bonus
Paid professional memberships
Access to ongoing training and development
25 days annual leave + birthday leave + public holidays
Company social events
Annual international team gathering
Condensed summer hours
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Health, dental, disability and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement plan with employer match
Candidate Profile
Essential Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal transportation guidelines, standards and regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage and build credible client relationships, including new business development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff
Ability to develop creative, multi-modal solutions to complex transport challenges
Demonstrated experience delivering advanced transportation engineering/planning projects
Experience preparing technical reports and deliverables
Familiarity with smart-city concepts, micro-mobility and emerging best practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills
Experience contributing to targeted business development campaigns
Proficiency with HCS, Synchro, VISSIM
GIS (ESRI), Adobe Acrobat, InDesign
Qualifications
8+ years' experience in transportation planning/engineering and project management
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field
Master's degree advantageous
PE license or AICP certification preferred
This is an outstanding opportunity and not one to be missed. Please apply or get in touch if interested.
Will Herman
+(phone number removed)
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