Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner for their Bristol team. This role involves a range of planning projects and technical reporting, ideal for candidates with analytical and project management skills. Offering hybrid working and a competitive salary, this position is suited for adaptable professionals looking to excel in transport planning.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Income protection

Medical care plans

Qualifications

• Experience managing small-scale projects from initiation to completion.
• Competent in preparing Transport Statements and Assessments with CAD skills.
• Working towards TPS PDS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports including Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders and represent the company at meetings.
• Conduct junction capacity modelling and initial CAD design work.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, or Transport Planning

Tools

TRICS

TemPro

Junctions 9 (Arcady/Picady)

CAD

GIS

Job description

We have an opening within our clients' Bristol-based Transport team for a Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies.

We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Transport Planner with exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility. The ideal candidate will be pragmatic and resilient, able to navigate uncertainty and change while applying a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving.

The role involves working across various projects, initially focusing on developing planning projects such as movement strategies for master planning of strategic sites and supporting reserved matters applications.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Income protection
• Medical care plans

The role

• Prepare technical reports, including Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and WCHAR / ATZ Assessments and Reviews.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members, and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, public consultations, and exhibitions.
• Work collaboratively with other Transport Planning team members.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and initial CAD design work, including Swept Path Analysis.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and numeracy skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to present findings clearly.
• Communicate complex transport issues effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Be highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities, with excellent time management skills.

What you need to succeed

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Geography, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Transport Planning) preferred.
• Working towards or achieved TPS PDS (desirable but not essential).
• Experience managing small-scale projects from initiation to completion.
• Proficient in preparing feasibility studies, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans; CAD skills are a plus.
• Competent in TRICS, TemPro, Junctions 9 (Arcady/Picady); experience with LinSig, GIS, or Microsimulation is advantageous.