Assistant Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-disciplinary consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Transport Planner to develop transport strategies and assess projects. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent benefits. Applicants should ideally have a degree related to Transport Planning and 2+ years of experience in the field, but strong candidates with less experience may be considered. Join a team dedicated to innovative transport solutions across various sectors.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Employer pension contribution plus life assurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transport planning preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review transport assessments and feasibility studies.
• Use industry-standard software for project delivery.
• Manage projects and foster client relationships.

Skills

Transport Planning

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related

Tools

TRANSYT

LINSIG

ARCADY

PICADY

AUTOCAD

Job description

Transport Planner - Growing Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Sector: Transport Planning / Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a well-established, award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy that's expanding their Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team delivering innovative transport and infrastructure solutions across the commercial, residential, education, health, and defence sectors. With a strong UK presence and over six decades of industry success, this company is committed to investing in its people, offering long-term career progression, professional development, and a supportive working culture.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you'll play a key part in developing transport strategies, producing detailed assessments, and supporting a variety of exciting development projects. You'll collaborate closely with internal design teams and clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions. You'll ideally have 2+ years' experience in transport planning, but strong applicants with less experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies.
• Use industry-standard software (e.g. TRANSYT, LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY, AUTOCAD) to support project delivery.
• Manage projects and contribute to client relationships.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and drawings.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Take ownership of your professional growth and ongoing training.

About You

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A proactive and motivated team player.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (with a holiday purchase scheme).
• Flexible and hybrid working policy.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employer pension contribution plus life assurance and income protection.
• Ongoing professional development via structured learning pathways.
• A friendly, modern, and supportive office environment.

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.