Principal Transport Planner in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Location: Newcastle
Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Transport Planner to join its growing North East team in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced development planning professional to take a leading role in project delivery, client management and the continued growth of the transport planning team.

The consultancy works across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, employment, education, healthcare, logistics and regeneration projects, providing transport planning, highways design, drainage and infrastructure services.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play an important role in the future direction of the team.

• Leading and managing development planning projects from feasibility through to planning approval.
• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Undertaking access appraisals, junction capacity assessments and transport modelling.
• Providing strategic transport planning advice to clients and developers.
• Managing relationships with clients, Local Highway Authorities and other stakeholders.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and technical deliverables.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
• Contributing to business development, bids and new client opportunities.
• Supporting the continued growth of the North East team.

• Strong experience in development planning within a transport planning consultancy.
• Extensive experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development planning process.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business development.
• Familiarity with TRICS, TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig and Junctions software.
• Chartered status or working towards a relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.

• £48,000 - £58,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Join an established consultancy with a strong pipeline of development planning work.
• Opportunity to take a leading role in the North East team.
• Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Greater responsibility for client relationships and project delivery.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development, CPD and membership support.
• Pension scheme and potential performance-related bonus.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, get in touch.
Will Herman - Aldwych Consulting

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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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