Senior Transport Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. The company is a specialist consulting practice deploying an integrated approach to support clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. Their holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports their vision to create better places through good design.
The role will require working across a range of different projects although the focus will initially be on meeting their commitments on developing planning projects ranging from the development of movement strategies to support the master planning of strategic sites through to supporting reserved matters applications.
What You’ll Do:
* Prepare technical reports, including Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and WCHAR / ATZ Assessments and Reviews.
* Carry out junction capacity modelling and initial CAD design work, including Swept Path Analysis.
* Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
* Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
* Working collaboratively with other Transport Planning team members within the company as required.
What They’re Looking For:
They are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Senior Transport Planner with exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility. You will be pragmatic and resilient, able to navigate uncertainty and change while applying a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical and numeracy skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, are essential, along with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex transport issues in an authoritative yet accessible manner to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrating outstanding time management. A creative mindset, particularly in producing professional marketing and promotional materials, would be advantageous. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Geography, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Transport Planning) preferred but not essential. Additional qualifications are advantageous.
* Working towards or achieved TPS PDS (desirable but not essential).
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner with a commitment to CPD.
* Growing professional network with established client contacts, ideally in south-west region.
* Experience managing small-scale projects from initiation to successful completion.
* Proficient in preparing feasibility studies, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans, with CAD capability as a bonus.
* Competent in TRICS, TemPro, and Junctions 9 (Arcady/Picady); experience with LinSig, GIS, or Microsimulation is a plus.
What We Offer:
* A supportive, friendly work environment with a vibrant social calendar.
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* A comprehensive benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with them.
* A tailored development program through the Transport Planning Society, including funding and mentoring, as you work towards Chartership.
* Flexibility to find a working style that suits you, promoting a work-life balance.
* A role in a company that enables you to develop the career you desire in Transport Planning.
Why Join The Company?
* Personal Impact: In their teams, your contributions are noticed and valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and clients, making a direct impact on projects and the business.
* Diverse Experience: Unlike large corporations where roles can be narrowly defined, at the company, you will gain broad exposure to various aspects of transport planning, enhancing your skills and experience.
* Strong Relationships: Build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients. Their close-knit team environment fosters collaboration and mentorship, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
* Agility and Flexibility: Benefit from a more agile work environment where decisions are made quickly, and innovative ideas are encouraged and implemented.
* Career Growth and Stability: Many of their team members have been with the company for decades, appreciating the opportunities to grow with the business.
* Fun and Enjoyment: They believe that work should be enjoyable. Their vibrant social calendar and regular team events ensure that you have fun while building strong connections with your colleagues.
Expectations
* You will work Monday to Friday. You are expected to work predominately in the office, particularly whilst you build relationships with your team. After a reasonable period, arrangements for flexible/home working can be agreed with the team as appropriate (usually a minimum of 3 days per week in the office).
* You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without a requirement for the company to provide Visa sponsorship.
* This role is based in Bristol. You must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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