Graduate Transport Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport consulting firm in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to start their career in transport planning. You will work with an experienced team, gaining exposure to a wide range of planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and a strong interest in transport planning. This full-time role offers training opportunities and a chance to grow in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Undertake data collection and analysis.
• Support junction capacity modeling and technical drawings.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Geography/Transport Planning/Civil Engineering/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?