Graduate Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transport planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in transport planning through various projects across the South West. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in the built environment. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work atmosphere with training provided in essential tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Undertake data collection and analysis.
• Support junction capacity modelling with training.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Team player

Interest in transport planning

Education

Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or Urban Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Transport Planner
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected transport planning consultancy as they look to appoint a Graduate Transport Planner to their growing Bristol team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career in transport planning. You will work alongside an experienced team of transport planners and engineers, gaining exposure to a wide range of development planning projects across the South West and the wider UK.

You will be involved in:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertaking data collection, analysis, and interpreting survey results
• Supporting junction capacity modelling (e.g., Junctions, LinSig - training provided)
• Contributing to feasibility studies and access appraisals
• Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD (training provided)
• Supporting senior staff in the preparation of reports and client advice

Requirements

• Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related field
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Genuine interest in transport planning, development, and the built environment

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)