Senior Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in transport planning in the UK seeks Transport Planners at the Associate level. You will prepare technical reports, conduct traffic modelling, manage projects, and mentor junior team members. Candidates should have experience in various developments, working knowledge of traffic modelling software, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Industry-leading annual leave

4% company pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellbeing package including Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with residential, commercial, and education developments.
• Understanding of strategic development sites and planning process.
• Ability to manage own workload with team support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports with team support.
• Conduct junction capacity modelling and CAD design.
• Manage projects and assist with fee proposals.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Engage with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Experience working on developments across sectors

Working knowledge of traffic modelling software

Experience liaising with stakeholders

Full UK driving licence

Job description

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

We are currently working with a consultancy who are looking to bring in Transport Planners from TP – Associate level. As part of their national transport planning and multidisciplinary teams—including civil engineering, landscape planning and design, and water and environmental management—we play a key role in shaping the built environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and WCHARs, with support from colleagues.
• Conducting junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
• Managing projects and assisting with financial aspects, including fee proposals and invoicing, with guidance from colleagues.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Engaging with stakeholders, external project teams, and clients.
• Representing at meetings, public consultations, and exhibitions.
• Undertaking site visits.
• Managing your own workload with support from the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working on developments across sectors such as residential, commercial, and education.
• A working knowledge of traffic modelling software (junction & strategic).
• An understanding of strategic development sites and the plan‑making process.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The Right to Work in the UK (Unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future).

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive starting salary
• Industry‑leading annual leave: 25 days + your birthday + the period between Christmas and New Year + extra days for long service (up to 5 additional days)
• 4% company pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing package, including: Cycle2Work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (confidential support for work, health, and life matters), Social events throughout the year

If you’re ready to join a supportive team that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!