Transport Planner

Carrington West; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Bristol is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to contribute to sustainable development projects. You'll prepare technical reports and undertake transport assessments while collaborating with a supportive team. The role requires experience in development planning and familiarity with UK planning policy, junction modelling software, and strong analytical skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth in a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

25+ days of annual leave

Pension

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in development planning and UK planning policy.
• Comfortable producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of development planning projects.
• Prepare technical reports and undertake transport assessments.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Development planning

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Junction modelling software

Communication skills

Tools

Junctions 9

LINSIG

Job description

You'll be joining a team where your ideas genuinely influence how Bristol evolves. As a Transport Planner, you'll be helping to create sustainable, well-connected places while building a career you can be proud of.

You'll be part of a respected consultancy known for delivering high-quality development planning projects across the region. You'll collaborate with planners, engineers and designers who value innovation, professional growth and a supportive working culture.

In this Transport Planner role, you'll support a wide range of development planning projects. You will be preparing technical reports, undertaking transport assessments and travel plans, using industry-standard modelling tools, and contributing to multi-disciplinary project teams. You'll work on projects that vary in scale—from small developments to major strategic schemes—giving you the chance to broaden your experience while taking ownership of your work.

To thrive here, you'll bring experience in development planning and a solid understanding of UK planning policy. You will be comfortable producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, using junction modelling software such as Junctions 9 or LINSIG, and communicating your findings clearly in written and verbal formats. You'll also have strong analytical skills, great attention to detail and the desire to continue developing professionally.

In return for your skills, you will receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and genuine flexibility. You'll enjoy options for hybrid working, paid professional development, support toward chartership, and a friendly team culture that encourages learning and progression. You'll also benefit from 25+ days of annual leave, pension, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

You'll be based in Bristol with the freedom to work in a hybrid pattern that fits your lifestyle. You'll have clear progression pathways, regular development reviews and the chance to grow into Senior Transport Planner responsibilities as you advance.

If this Transport Planner opportunity sounds right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your development planning career.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on(phone number removed) for more information.

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