Senior Transport Planner
Our client is an award-winning independent consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join its growing team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of high-impact transport and development planning projects across the UK. The company supports clients from concept through to construction, offering integrated and innovative solutions that help create better places through great design.
As a Senior Transport Planning Consultant, you'll take a lead role in delivering technical outputs and driving forward planning-led transport projects. You'll be involved in everything from strategic master planning and movement strategies to supporting planning applications at various stages.
Key Responsibilities
·Produce technical documents including Transport Assessments, Statements, Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, and Active Travel Zone (ATZ) reviews.
·Undertake junction capacity modelling and swept path analysis using CAD tools.
·Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and wider project teams.
·Attend and represent the consultancy at planning meetings, public consultations, and exhibitions.
·Collaborate with colleagues across the transport planning team to deliver integrated solutions.
Requirements:
·A relevant degree (e.g., Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, Mathematics, or Planning).
·At least 2 years' experience in transport planning within a consultancy or similar environment.
·Strong technical skills in TRICS, TEMPro, and Junctions 9 (Arcady/Picady); knowledge of LinSig, GIS or microsimulation would be a bonus.
·Ability to manage smaller projects independently, with a good eye for detail and strong report-writing skills.
·Familiarity with CAD, Excel, and other modelling/design tools.
What's on Offer
·Flexible working options following an initial office-based period (3+ days in office per week).
·Structured development programme and mentoring support toward Chartership.
·Generous annual leave, with increased entitlement over time.
·A friendly and collaborative work environment with regular social events.
·Long-term career progression with a respected and stable consultancy.
· A varied workload across high-profile and strategic projects
·Visibility with senior leadership and clients
·The chance to truly shape your own career pathA supportive and inclusive team culture