Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking a Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner to join their team in Greater London. The role involves preparing traffic assessments, forecasting traffic flows, and conducting junction capacity assessments. Candidates should have several years of consultancy experience, strong technical skills in traffic analysis, and a relevant degree. The position offers a salary between GBP35,000 and GBP50,000, along with opportunities for mentoring and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentoring and progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing traffic assessments.
• Forecasting future traffic flows.
• Conducting junction capacity assessments.
• Leading modeling work as required.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Transport planning

Excel skills

Junction modelling

Traffic forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LINSIG

TRANSYT

SATURN

VISSIM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Traffic Analyst / Transport Planner

Location: Clifton, Bristol

Salary: c.GBP35,000 - GBP50,000 (DOE)

Reference: 104928A 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

• 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

• 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?

• GBP35,000 - GBP50,000
• 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