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:

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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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