Senior Transport Planner - Basingstoke

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Basingstoke | Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £49,000 + Excellent Benefits

I'm working with one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies, who are looking to strengthen their Basingstoke team with an experienced Senior Transport Planner.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planner looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of development-related projects while taking greater responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.

The Role

You'll be involved in delivering a variety of transport planning projects, providing technical input and working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and delivering development-related transport planning projects
Preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals
Undertaking trip generation, distribution, assignment and traffic impact assessments
Supporting transport strategies and development proposals
Using industry-standard software including TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions and LinSig
Applying relevant highway and transport design standards, including MfS, DMRB and LTN 1/20
Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
Attending meetings and supporting public consultations where required
Supporting the delivery of highway and sustainable transport solutions
Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
Contributing to bids, proposals and business development activities

About You

We're looking for an experienced Transport Planner with a strong background in development-related transport planning.
You should have:

Strong experience delivering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals
Good knowledge of transport planning principles and development proposals
Experience using TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions, LinSig or similar software
Understanding of MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, Active Travel guidance and Healthy Streets principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing projects and liaising with clients and stakeholders
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
A willingness to mentor and support more junior colleagues
Membership of a relevant professional body such as TPS, CIHT, ICE or CILT would be advantageous, as would chartership or working towards chartership.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £49,000
Private Healthcare (self)
Critical Illness Cover
Life Assurance - 3x salary
Discretionary bi-annual bonus
25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with long service
5% employer pension contribution, increasing to 15% with long service
Professional development and training opportunities
Payment of two professional subscriptions
Hybrid and flexible working
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects
Excellent career progression within a growing independent consultancyPlease get in touch if interested.

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

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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