Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in highways is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to join their team in Bristol. In this permanent role, you will conduct transport assessments, develop sustainable mobility strategies, and engage with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. The position offers a range of benefits including private healthcare and support for professional development.

Benefits

Private healthcare with BUPA

Life insurance

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Professional subscription contributions

Enhanced maternity scheme

Variety of projects

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within the highways sector.
• Good interpersonal communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site appraisals and site promotion.
• Prepare transport assessments and statements.
• Develop travel plans and sustainable mobility strategies.
• Carry out junction and network modelling.
• Engage in development and infrastructure planning.
• Perform data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and client communication.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the highways sector, is currently seeking enthusiastic and skilled Transport Planners to join their expanding Transport Planning & Infrastructure team in Bristol. As part of a thriving office, you will play a key role in delivering a wide range of transport planning projects for public and private sector clients. This is a permanent opportunity for motivated individuals to contribute to significant growth and development within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting site appraisals and site promotion
• Preparing transport assessments and statements
• Developing travel plans and sustainable mobility strategies
• Carrying out junction and network modelling
• Engaging in development and infrastructure planning
• Data analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and client communication

Job Requirements

• Experience in transport planning within the highways sector
• Good interpersonal communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise projects effectively on a day-to-day basis
• Motivated and ready to get involved in key projects
• Commitment to instilling high standards of work and building strong client relationships

Benefits

• Private healthcare with BUPA
• Life insurance
• Company pension with a salary sacrifice option
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributions towards professional subscriptions
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects across both private and public sectors
• Support for professional development including chartership with CIHT, CILT or TPS

If you are a forward-thinking Transport Planner looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Bristol