Senior Transport Planner

Carrington West; Cwmsyfiog; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to lead and support transport assessments and travel plans. Located in Bristol or Plymouth, the role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience in transport planning and strong communication skills. An enhanced benefits package including bonus and pension contributions is available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Life assurance and income protection

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transport or development planning consultancy.
• Experience in writing technical reports to support planning applications.
• Familiarity with design standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Contribute to transport strategies and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and local authorities.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication skills

Report writing

Transport modelling

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

TRICS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Location: Bristol or Plymouth

Team: Development Planning

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Flexible Working: Yes - hybrid model available

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the preparation of Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans for development planning applications.
• Contribute to transport strategies, access design and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Undertake junction and network modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG).
• Liaise with clients, architects, local authorities, and project teams to progress schemes through planning.
• Support junior staff and contribute to mentoring and team development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, project planning, and client relationship management (particularly at Principal level).
• Identify new work opportunities and assist in business development (at Principal level).

Requirements

• A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transport or development planning consultancy.
• Experience in writing technical reports to support planning applications.
• Familiarity with design standards and guidance such as the NPPF, Manual for Streets, and DMRB.
• Proficient in transport modelling and analysis software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TRICS.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CIHT, TPS or similar) preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Company pension with strong employer contributions.
• Ongoing training and support towards professional development.