Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Aldwych Consulting; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their new office in Bristol. This role involves leading Transport Assessments, using traffic modeling software, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams on various development projects. Candidates should have 4 to 8 years of experience in transport development planning, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is pivotal in building the office's presence.

Benefits

Formal training programmes

Bespoke mentoring scheme

Funding for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Around 4 to 8 years of experience in transport development planning.
• Membership or progress towards membership with TPS, CIHT, or CILT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Model and analyse traffic scenarios using Junctions 10 and LinSig.
• Apply highway design standards and guidance.
• Support client engagement and build professional relationships.
• Assist in project planning and monitor budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

Job description

Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning (Bristol)

A growing transport consultancy is launching a new office in Bristol and is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to contribute to a range of development projects while helping establish a new regional presence.

We are looking for candidates with around four to eight years' experience in transport development planning, either in consultancy or within a local authority, who are looking to take on increased responsibility and broaden their exposure to multi-disciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and technical contributions to Environmental Statement chapters
• Using Junctions 10 and LinSig software to model and analyse traffic scenarios
• Applying highway design standards such as MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, and guidance from Active Travel England and Healthy Streets
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams on residential, commercial, retail, and leisure development projects
• Supporting client engagement and building professional relationships with Highway Authorities
• Assisting in project planning, monitoring budgets, and contributing to fee proposals
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff, sharing knowledge and best practice

Skills and Experience

• Strong technical and analytical transport planning expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Membership (or progress towards membership) with TPS, CIHT, or CILT is desirable

This position provides the chance to work on a varied and stimulating portfolio of development projects while playing an integral role in building a new office from the ground up.

The consultancy supports staff development with formal training programmes, a bespoke mentoring scheme, and funding for two professional memberships.

Will Herman
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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. 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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