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Senior Transport Planner

Access Talent Group

Bristol

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Transport Planners at the Associate level to join their dynamic consultancy team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse projects across residential, commercial, and educational sectors, contributing to the development of sustainable transport solutions. You will prepare technical reports, conduct modelling, and manage project finances while mentoring junior staff and liaising with stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and personal wellbeing, this consultancy provides an excellent working environment and a competitive benefits package, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals to thrive.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Birthday leave
Extra days for long service
4% company pension contribution
Life assurance
Cycle2Work scheme
Paid charity days
Employee Assistance Program
Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

  • Experience in transport planning across various sectors.
  • Knowledge of traffic modelling and strategic development processes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical reports and conduct junction capacity modelling.
  • Manage projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Traffic modelling software
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Mentoring
Technical report preparation

Education

Relevant degree in Transport Planning or similar

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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We are currently working with a consultancy who are looking to bring in Transport Planners from TP – Associate level. As part of their national transport planning and multidisciplinary teams—including civil engineering, landscape planning and design, and water and environmental management—we play a key role in shaping the built environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and WCHARs, with support from colleagues.
  • Conducting junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
  • Managing projects and assisting with financial aspects, including fee proposals and invoicing, with guidance from colleagues.
  • Mentoring junior team members.
  • Engaging with stakeholders, external project teams, and clients.
  • Representing at meetings, public consultations, and exhibitions.
  • Undertaking site visits.
  • Managing your own workload with support from the team.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working on developments across sectors such as residential, commercial, and education.
  • A working knowledge of traffic modelling software (junction & strategic).
  • An understanding of strategic development sites and the plan-making process.
  • Experience liaising with stakeholders.
  • A full UK driving license.
  • The Right to Work in the UK (Unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future).

What’s in It for You?

Competitive starting salary
Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days + your birthday + the period between Christmas and New Year + extra days for long service (up to 5 additional days)
4% company pension contribution
Life assurance
Wellbeing package, including:

  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Paid charity days
  • Employee Assistance Program (confidential support for work, health, and life matters)
  • Social events throughout the year

If you’re ready to join a supportive team that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!

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