Role: Transport Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: £28-£40k (DOE)
Ref: MAR976
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner with a proven track record in development planning, delivering transport planning projects and ideally with a consultancy background. The role is designed for individuals who have a passion for transport planning, a proactive, can‑do attitude and an interest in collaborative working opportunities.
The role would be perfect for a Transport Planner, with appropriate experience, looking for the next step in their career and to develop their skillset. The main responsibilities of this role will be to guide clients and assist in project delivery, and you will be expected to be both proficient with technical aspects and to demonstrate commercial awareness.
They are looking for an individual who can deliver high‑quality technical planning service deliverables from the transport team and assist and work with the wider disciplines within the company based in Bristol.
Responsibilities
* Analyses relating to transportation/traffic engineering projects including traffic modelling, database, spreadsheet and proprietary modelling coding and interrogation
* Design of planning stage highway design solutions for proposed developments (preferably)
* Preparation of technical reports and presentations for the project in line with company and client requirements, national standards and codes of practice
* Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design
* Liaise with the Project Partner / Manager and client to keep informed of all developments associated with the project
* Assist in the resolution of complex technical issues
* Document management, including drawing registers
* Provide transport planning advice to colleagues and clients
* Monitor and manage project budgets and programmes
Qualifications
* Degree in transport related/numeric subject (eg Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering) or equivalent
* Team player, self‑starter and problem solver with a ’can‑do’ attitude
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Confident and outgoing individual
* Relevant experience, including a range of development projects, preferably within the UK private sector
* Commercial awareness and the confidence, ability and experience to provide clear, authoritative advice
* Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
* Excellent knowledge of transport planning principles and understanding of trip generation, trip distribution, design standards, and the contents of Transport Assessments/Statements and Travel Plans
* Detailed understanding of TRICS, Junctions 10 and LinSig; skills in CAD, road safety engineering, junction design and assessment would be an advantage
* Client‑focused with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach with a high level of commitment to quality
* Full current driving licence
What to do next
If you are interested in this Transport Planner role in Bristol, please click on the link to apply.
If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or Flood Risk Engineering, please contact Martin on (phone number removed) for further information.
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