Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner. The role involves delivering traffic modelling work and supporting planning applications. The ideal candidate has several years' experience in a consultancy, excellent Excel skills, and a relevant degree. You will work on high-profile projects and benefit from a supportive team environment with growth opportunities. The salary range is £35,000 - £50,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in a traffic analysis or transport planning consultancy role.
• Strong technical capability across junction modelling and traffic forecasting.
• Experience contributing to or leading Transport Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing traffic generation assessments.
• Forecasting future traffic flows at junction level.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using relevant software.
• Creating clear reports for clients and authorities.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic forecasting

Junction modelling

Excel skills

Technical communication

Analytical approach

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Mathematics)

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LINSIG

SATURN

VISSIM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner

Location: Clifton, Bristol

Salary: c.£35,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Reference: (phone number removed)

A well-established transport planning and highway consultancy based in Bristol, working with a wide range of public and private sector clients across the UK. We provide expert transport planning, traffic analysis and highway design advice on projects of all scales - from early feasibility and planning support through to detailed design and implementation.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Traffic Analyst to play a key role within our transport planning team. You will take responsibility for delivering traffic and junction modelling work, supporting planning applications, and contributing to the technical direction of projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing traffic generation, distribution and assignment assessments
• Forecasting future traffic flows at junction and network level
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG and ideally TRANSYT
• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading work using SATURN and VISSIM
• Interpreting and presenting modelling results clearly within Transport Assessments, Technical Notes and client reports
• Working closely with Transport Planners and Highway Design Engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Providing technical input to junior staff and supporting their development
• Engaging with clients, local authorities and project teams as required

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring experience, confidence and technical credibility to the role. You will ideally have:

• Several years' experience in a traffic analysis or transport planning consultancy role
• Strong technical capability across junction modelling and traffic forecasting
• Excellent Excel skills and a highly analytical approach
• Experience contributing to or leading Transport Assessments and supporting planning submissions
• A relevant degree (e.g. Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Mathematics or similar)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical outputs clearly to non-technical audiences
• A collaborative mindset and high attention to detail

Why Join?

• £35,000 - £50,000
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile development and infrastructure projects across the UK
• Supportive and experienced team environment with opportunities for mentoring and progression
• Clear career development pathway within a respected specialist consultancy
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional growth