Senior Transport Consultant

Aldwych Consulting; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Transport Consultant to join its team. This role involves preparing Transport Assessments, engaging with clients, and contributing to various planning projects. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has strong numerical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits, including support towards chartership and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Discretionary company bonuses

Private healthcare

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Support toward chartership

Paid professional membership

On-the-job training

Company-funded social events

Long-service rewards

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant post-graduate experience.
• A full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Experience with junction modelling software is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Technical Notes, and Travel Plans.
• Review site layout plans and provide highways and access advice.
• Attend design team meetings and liaise with clients and consultants.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Excellent written English

Confident communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in AutoTRACK

Education

Relevant degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Junction modelling software

Job description

Senior Transport Consultant - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Hours: Full‑time (37.5h/week) or part‑time considered

Salary: Competitive + strong benefits package

An established and well‑resepected independent consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Consultant to join its growing Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a multi‑disciplinary civil engineering and transport planning environment known for quality, reliability, and a genuinely supportive culture. You will be joining a friendly, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team where fresh ideas, professional development, and long‑term progression are genuinely supported. The organisation places great emphasis on trust, independent judgement, and delivering exceptional client service.

The Role

Reporting directly to a Director, you will contribute to a range of development planning and transport projects across multiple land uses. Your responsibilities will include preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Technical Notes, and Travel Plans to support planning applications. You will review site layout plans, provide highways and access advice, analyse traffic and speed survey data, calculate visibility splays, and prepare associated drawings using AutoCAD.

You will attend design team meetings, liaise with clients, consultants, and local authority officers, coordinate traffic and parking surveys, and undertake site visits and off‑site meetings where required. This role offers excellent variety, responsibility and clear scope for progression.

About You

• A relevant degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• At least two years of relevant post‑graduate experience.
• Strong numerical ability, excellent written English, and confident communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and AutoTRACK.
• A full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Experience with junction modelling software is beneficial but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer, along with an excellent overall package including:

• Pension contribution
• Discretionary company bonuses
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Support toward chartership
• Paid professional membership
• On‑the‑job training, CPD, and external training courses
• Free on‑site parking
• Company‑funded social events
• Long‑service rewards

You will also benefit from a genuinely supportive environment, opportunities for progression, and exposure to diverse and interesting transport planning projects.

Interested?

If you'd like to discuss the role or find out more, contact:

Michael Finch
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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