Senior Transport Planner

JP Engineering; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Transport Planning seeks a Senior Transport Planner in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on a varied workload and fast-track to Principal level, while engaging with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and substantial experience, along with strong communication and analytical skills, to succeed in a dynamic planning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working options

Fast track to Principal level

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Strong experience in development-related transport planning for private sector clients.
• Excellent understanding of UK planning policies and highways guidance.
• Experience in engaging with local authorities and developers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Provide expert advice on highway design and sustainable transport solutions.
• Lead and manage projects, including mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related discipline

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

A well established medium sized Transport Planning consultancy have a a new opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner with expertise in development planning to join their growing team. This role offers a varied workload, with a fast track opportunity to Principle level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for development projects.
• Provide expert advice on highway design, junction capacity assessments, and sustainable transport solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support planning applications through the transport planning process.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Use transport modelling software (Junctions 10, LinSig, TRICS, TEMPro, etc.) to assess development impacts.
• Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering professional growth.
• Keep up to date with relevant planning policies, guidance, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in development-related transport planning, particularly for private sector clients.
• Proficiency in transport modelling and software tools such as Junctions 10 (PICADY/ARCADY), LinSig, and TRICS.
• Excellent understanding of UK planning policies, highways guidance (e.g., NPPF, DMRB, Manual for Streets), and local authority requirements.
• Experience engaging with local authorities, developers, and planning consultants.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Fast Track to Principle.
• Varied Projects.

This is an urgent role, for more information or to apply. Please ssend your CV ASAP!