Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Aldwych Consulting; 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 a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of transport planning projects, from developing movement strategies to supporting strategic site planning. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have a solid background in development planning, with aspirations for professional growth. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive environment that fosters professional development and team collaboration. If you are passionate about transport planning and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Increasing annual leave

Funded professional development

Dynamic team culture

Regular team events

Flexibility in work model

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation including Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Undertake junction modelling and liaise with clients and authorities.

Skills

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Geography

Junction Modelling

Client Liaison

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

TRICS

TEMPro

Junctions software

AutoCAD

LinSig

GIS

Microsimulation tools

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:

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

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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

What's on Offer:

1. Generous benefits and increasing annual leave with tenure.
2. Funded professional development including mentoring and support for qualifications.
3. A dynamic and sociable team culture with regular events.
4. 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 on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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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