Salary Up to £40,000 Vacancy type Permanent Categories Transport Planning Job reference MB620
Role: Transport Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: £28-£40k (DOE)
Ref: MB620
I am recruiting on behalf of a respected development planning consultancy in Bristol that is looking to appoint a Transport Planner as part of its continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early-career experience in transport planning (typically 1-4 years) who is keen to further develop their technical capability and gain exposure to a wide variety of development projects across the South and the wider UK.
You will join a collaborative transport planning team working on a broad mix of development-led schemes across residential, commercial, education, leisure and mixed-use sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of technical assessments, analysis and reports to support planning applications.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
2. Junction capacity modelling (e.g. Junctions 9, PICADY, ARCADY)
3. Use of TRICS and other industry datasets
4. Data analysis, technical report writing and feasibility inputs
5. Liaison with clients, local authorities and project stakeholders
About You:
To be considered for this role, you should:
6. Have early-career experience in transport planning (placement, graduate role or 1-4 years’ experience)
7. Be familiar with development planning tasks and relevant software tools
8. Have strong written and verbal communication skills
9. Demonstrate an interest in sustainable transport and high-quality placemaking
10. Hold a degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
What’s on Offer
This consultancy is recognised for its supportive, people-focused culture. You will benefit from:
11. A clear, personalised career development pathway
12. Ongoing training and support towards professional qualifications (CIHT, TPS or similar)
13. A friendly, sociable and collaborative working environment
14. Hybrid working and a modern office setting
15. Competitive salary and benefits package
This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, values early responsibility, and wants to join a consultancy where development and progression are genuinely encouraged.
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