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We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Consultant (5-8 years' experience) to join a growing Transport & Highways team, delivering high-quality transport planning and highways advice for development projects within Chelmsford.
About You:
You will have a strong consultancy background, able to manage projects, liaise with clients and local authorities, and mentor junior colleagues. Candidates stepping up from Consultant level or established Seniors looking for more responsibility will be considered. Commercial awareness, client-facing ability, and technical expertise are essential.
You should have experience in preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, junction modelling (Junctions 9/10, LinSig, TRICS, TEMPro), and providing advice to support planning applications. Knowledge of sustainable transport and active travel strategies would be an advantage. Excellent communication, report writing, and project management skills are required. Chartered status (CEng, CTPP, CMILT or similar) is desirable, or you should be actively working towards it. A full UK driving licence is required.
The Role:
- Lead the preparation of reports, studies, and assessments.
- Provide expert transport advice to clients, planners, and local authorities.
- Attend and lead meetings, supporting projects as part of multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to bid writing and business development.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (based on experience) + performance bonus.
- Hybrid/flexible working with offices across the UK.
- Flexible holiday allowance (buy/sell).
- Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution).
- Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes.
- Season ticket loan.
- Two paid professional memberships per year.
- Pet-friendly offices, wellbeing initiatives, and regular social events.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team with clear progression pathways.
Michael Finch
(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.
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.
