Associate Transport Planner

Carrington West; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK transport planning consultancy is looking for an Associate Transport Planner to join their Cheltenham office. This role involves producing transport assessments, traffic modelling, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in transport planning. This position offers strong career development opportunities in a well-respected team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning (public or private sector).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing transport assessments, travel plans and feasibility studies.
• Analysing data, carrying out traffic modelling and supporting transport strategies.
• Preparing technical reports and presenting clear recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related field

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

Associate Transport Planner

I am working with an established and highly successful transport planning consultancy that is looking to appoint an Associate Transport Planner in their Cheltenham office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected team with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation in the market.
The Role:
The successful candidate will play a key part in the delivery of a broad range of transport planning projects. Typical responsibilities will include:
·Producing and reviewing transport assessments, travel plans and feasibility studies
·Analysing data, carrying out traffic modelling and supporting transport strategies
·Preparing technical reports and presenting clear recommendations to clients and stakeholders
·Supporting project management duties and mentoring junior team members
·Liaising with local authorities, developers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable transport solutions
Requirements:
·A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related field
·Proven experience in transport planning (public or private sector)
·Knowledge of transport modelling software and analysis tools (e.g., Junctions, LinSig, TRICS) is desirable
·Strong analytical and report-writing skills
·Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you will gain exposure to a variety of projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and be offered genuine opportunities for career development and progression.