Graduate/ Assistant Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a transport planning professional to join its Bath office. This opportunity involves working closely with the Transport Planning Director on diverse projects that positively impact the local community. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a background in drafting Transport Assessments. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent facilities and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free gym

On-site café

Regular social events

Bike storage

Lockers

Showers

Qualifications

• 1-3 years into the transport planning profession.
• Competent in drafting Transport Assessments and Awareness of junction capacity analysis.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoTrack.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Transport Planning Director in an integrated team.
• Participate in diverse projects in sectors like education and health.
• Become part of a stable team contributing to local community projects.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Drafting Transport Assessments

Awareness of junction capacity analysis

Basic understanding of highway layouts and design

Using the TRICS database

AutoCAD proficiency

AutoTrack proficiency

Using Census Data to analyze travel patterns

Understanding the wider UK planning system

Education

Graduate Member of the CIHT

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

TRICS

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Client:

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

What is the opportunity?

• Work directly with the local Transport Planning Director within an integrated multidisciplinary team of circa 20 in Bristol.
• Be part of a national team of circa 150 people.
• Work out of a high-quality studio with great light, views, and facilities, including showers, lockers, bike storage, a free gym, on-site café, and regular social events.
• Join a privately owned company by engineers, with a local owner leader who values employee engagement.
• Become part of a well-established and stable team with diverse projects in sectors such as education, health, commercial, residential, leisure, regeneration, and masterplanning, including large projects around Bristol that contribute to the local community.

Why hire you?

• You are curious, challenging, motivated to deliver, and eager to make a difference.
• You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• With one to three years into the profession and being a Graduate Member of the CIHT, you are competent in:
• Drafting Transport Assessments and Statements
• Awareness of junction capacity analysis
• Basic understanding of highway layouts and design
• Using the TRICS database
• AutoCAD and AutoTrack proficiency
• Using Census Data to analyze travel patterns
• Understanding the wider UK planning system

What next?

Complete the straightforward application process. We will review and respond within 7 working days. If you'd like to talk before applying or need adjustments to make the process easier, please contact Alex Wraith.