Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Health cash plan

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Bristol to recruit a Transport Planner at graduate/assistant level. The role offers mentoring from experienced staff and exposure to a varied portfolio of development-led projects.

You will support the preparation of transport planning reports and technical assessments while developing your understanding of the planning process and highway design in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• 1–2+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy (exceptional graduates considered).
• Experience preparing transport planning reports or assisting with development-led projects.
• Exposure to LinSig, Junctions 9, AutoCAD or AutoTRACK advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Proactive, client-focused approach and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Supporting the production of Travel Plans.
• Undertaking trip generation, parking analysis and transport data assessments.
• Using software including LinSig, Junctions 9, AutoCAD and AutoTRACK.
• Contributing to junction assessments and transport modelling.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary design teams, clients and local authorities.
• Supporting project delivery while developing your technical and commercial understanding.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client-focused

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning / Civil Engineering / Geography or related discipline

Tools

LinSelg

Junctions 9

AutoCAD

AutoTRACK

Job description

Transport Planner (Graduate / Assistant Level)

Bristol

We're working with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that's looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join its growing team.

This role would ideally suit someone with around 1–2 years' post-graduate experience in transport planning, although we're equally keen to hear from recent graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude, aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.

You'll be joining a collaborative transport planning team, working alongside an experienced Senior Transport Planner and Principal Transport Planner, while receiving mentoring and support from the Transport Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills, work on a varied portfolio of development-led projects and progress your career within a supportive environment.

The Role

Working across a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, you'll assist in the preparation of transport planning reports and technical assessments while developing your understanding of the planning process and highway design.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Supporting the production of Travel Plans.
• Undertaking trip generation, parking analysis and transport data assessments.
• Using software including LinSig, Junctions 9, AutoCAD and AutoTRACK.
• Contributing to junction assessments and transport modelling.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary design teams, clients and local authorities.
• Supporting project delivery while developing your technical and commercial understanding.

About You

Ideally you'll have:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• 1–2+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy (although exceptional graduates will also be considered).
• Some experience preparing transport planning reports or assisting with development-led projects.
• Exposure to software such as LinSig, Junctions 9, AutoCAD or AutoTRACK would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid/flexible working

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged and given the opportunity to develop your career in transport planning, we'd love to hear from you