Senior Transport Planner

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Job summary

West of England Combined Authorities is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join the Transport Investment and Pipeline Team in Bristol. You will help shape regional transport strategies and investment programmes, working with partners to deliver sustainable, accessible transport.

The role focuses on policy development, business cases and specialist transport planning, with a hybrid working model and opportunities to influence nationwide transport outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience developing transport strategies or major infrastructure programmes.
• Experience at the interface of transport and town planning through masterplans, transport assessments or EIAs.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate into practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Passion for sustainable, inclusive, integrated transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport strategies, policies and plans that support the region's ambitions.
• Progress investment proposals from concept through feasibility, business case development and delivery planning.
• Lead review of technical outputs from consultants for quality and alignment with objectives.
• Utilise modelling tools to assess the impact of infrastructure investments.
• Engage with local authorities, government departments, transport operators and stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging transport policy and best practice to keep the region at the forefront.

Skills

Transport planning

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Tools

Transport modelling software

Job description

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport Investment and Pipeline Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transport across one of the UK's most ambitious and fast-growing regions. Working at a strategic level, you will play a key role in delivering the Mayor's vision for a greener, better-connected and more accessible transport network that supports sustainable economic growth and improves the lives of residents across the West of England.

We're looking for a dynamic, strategic and collaborative professional who is passionate about delivering positive transport outcomes. Whether developing long-term transport strategies, influencing policy or working with partners, you'll be motivated by making a real difference.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you'll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Supporting the development and delivery of business cases and associated transport strategies, policies and investment programmes.
• Developing innovative and evidence-based solutions to complex transport challenges.
• Ensuring transport planning activity aligns with local, regional and national priorities.
• Completing technical assessments, reports, business cases and briefing papers to inform decision-making.
• Providing specialist transport planning expertise to colleagues, partners and senior stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Are you someone who can think strategically, build strong relationships and ultimately always focuses on delivering impactful outcomes?

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will:

• Work within our Transport Pipeline and Investment team to support the development of transport strategies, policies and plans that support the region's ambitions.
• Progress investment proposals from early concept through feasibility, business case development and delivery planning
• Lead the review and challenge of technical outputs produced by consultant teams, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with programme objectives and funding requirements.
• Utilise transport modelling tools to assess the impact of infrastructure investments
• Engage with local authorities, government departments, transport operators, consultants and other key stakeholders, particularly in a development management context.
• Monitor emerging transport policy and best practice to ensure the West of England remains at the forefront of innovation.

What You'll Bring

You will be an experienced transport planning professional with a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing modern transport networks.

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Have experience developing transport strategies, policies or major infrastructure programmes.
• Have experience of working at the interface of transport and town planning through the preparation or assessment of Masterplans, Transport Assessments or Environmental Impact Assessments
• Can analyse complex information and translate it into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Are confident engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Are passionate about sustainable, inclusive and integrated transport solutions.

Find out more

There’s more role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on [e-mail] .

About The Company

Our offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real differenceto the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success byprovidinga diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £42,839 - £46,142. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter https://www.goodemploymentcharter.co.uk/ As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply.If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.