Principal Transport Planner

ICE Recruit; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in Bristol seeks a Principal Transport Planner to lead dynamic transport projects. The role involves preparing Transport Statements, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should have significant experience in transport planning and hold a relevant degree, with opportunities for career growth and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package

Hybrid working

Commitment to career progression

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Transport Planner in a consultancy environment.
• Holds a relevant degree and working toward professional accreditation.
• Skilled in managing multiple client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Lead project tasks, ensuring communication within the team.
• Act as company representative in meetings with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Client interaction

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

AutoCAD

JUNCTIONS

LinSig

Job description

Principal Transport Planner

Bristol

£50k-£55k DOE plus benefits

Are you passionate about transport planning and making a positive impact on our communities? Do you possess commercial awareness, including project financials?

If you are a principal level transport planner, or someone who is performing at this level but not able to progress to senior in current role, we want to hear from you!

Our client is looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join their Bristol Transport Planning team. They have a long-standing reputation for stability and expertise, working on some of the most dynamic and high-profile development projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Work: Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, and transport sections of Environmental Statements.
• Project Leadership: Take the lead in managing tasks and projects, ensuring seamless communication within the team.
• Client Interaction: Act as the company's representative in meetings with clients, planners, architects, and contractors.
• Design Input: Contribute to site access designs and masterplans, taking all transport modes into account.
• Quality Assurance: Adhere to the company's Quality Management System (QMS) on all projects.
• Resource Management: Efficiently manage project resources to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to Transport Planners and Graduates, fostering their growth.

About you:

• Holds a relevant degree (or equivalent) and is working toward professional accreditation.
• Has substantial experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Is adept at managing multiple client expectations and participating in project meetings.
• Has strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with datasets and use junction modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LinSig (or equivalent).
• Has knowledge of current design standards, can lead design reviews, and carry out basic design tasks using AutoCAD (or similar software).

Most important is your ability to make decisions with integrity, appreciate teamwork, and share in the successes of the group.

The firm offers an exceptional benefits package, hybrid working and commitment to assist in your career progression.

To be considered please send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.