Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Bristol City Centre. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of transport planning projects, from developing movement strategies to supporting strategic site planning. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have solid experience in development planning, with a strong understanding of transport software and tools. This forward-thinking consultancy promotes professional development and offers a vibrant team culture with flexible working arrangements. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the transport planning sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Increasing annual leave

Funded professional development

Dynamic team culture

Flexibility in work model

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline required.
• Professional development or chartership aspirations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical documentation for transport assessments.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities on transport planning projects.

Skills

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Geography

TRICS

TEMPro

Junctions software

AutoCAD

LinSig

GIS

Microsimulation tools

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

CAD software

Job description

Role: Senior Transport Planner
Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3:2), Permanent.
Location: Bristol City Centre
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 per annum

We're looking for a Senior Transport Planner in Bristol City Centre!

About:
A new opportunity is available to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies. The role is with a specialist consulting practice whose reach spans several offices across the UK.

The role will require working across a range of projects, although the focus will initially be developing planning projects ranging from the development of movement strategies to support the master planning of strategic sites through to supporting reserved matters applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review technical documentation including Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and accessibility studies.
• Undertake junction modelling (e.g. ARCADY/PICADY), trip generation analysis, and initial CAD design work including Swept Path Analysis.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Represent the consultancy at stakeholder meetings, consultations, and public exhibitions.
• Collaborate across internal teams, contributing to the ongoing development of junior colleagues and team culture.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or similar).
• Professional development underway (e.g., TPS PDS) or aspirations to pursue chartership.
• Solid experience within a development planning context.
• Strong understanding of TRICS, TEMPro, and Junctions software.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, LinSig, GIS or Microsimulation tools.

What's on Offer:

• Generous benefits and increasing annual leave with tenure.
• Funded professional development including mentoring and support for qualifications.
• A dynamic and sociable team culture with regular events.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid or fully office-based model depending on your preference.

Interested? Apply with your CV within, or call George Banks for a confidential discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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