Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner
 
Take the Next Step in Your Transport Planning Career
Are you looking for an opportunity to influence exciting development projects and work on schemes that make a real impact?
 
My client is seeking a talented Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in delivering high-quality transport planning solutions.
 
If you are looking for a Senior Transport Planner position that offers career progression, varied work and the chance to work alongside industry experts, this could be the ideal opportunity.
 
About the Company
My client is a well-established and highly respected consultancy with a strong reputation in development planning. They work with a broad range of private and public sector clients, delivering transport planning advice across residential, commercial, mixed-use and infrastructure projects. Their collaborative approach and commitment to professional development have created a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and progress their careers.
 
What You Will Be Doing
As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be:
·Managing and delivering transport planning projects across a variety of development schemes.
·Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
·Undertaking junction capacity assessments and analysing traffic data.
·Liaising with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
·Providing technical input into planning applications and development proposals.
·Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
·Contributing to business development activities and helping to maintain strong client relationships.
·Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
 
This Senior Transport Planner role provides the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your technical and commercial expertise.
 
Skills and Experience Required
To be considered for this Senior Transport Planner position, you should have:
·Experience within transport planning, particularly in development planning.
·A good understanding of the UK planning process and relevant transport guidance.
·Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
·Knowledge of junction modelling and traffic analysis techniques.
·Strong report writing and communication skills.
·The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
·Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members would be advantageous.
·Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards chartership would be beneficial.
 
Salary and Benefits
·£35,000 - £42,000 per year dependent on experience.
·Annual bonus scheme.
·Hybrid working arrangements.
·Generous annual leave allowance.
·Pension scheme.
·Professional membership fees paid.
·Ongoing training and support towards professional development.
·Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects.
·Friendly and collaborative working environment.
 
Career Development, Location and Working Pattern
Based in Bristol, this hybrid Senior Transport Planner opportunity offers flexibility alongside excellent career prospects. You will be joining a growing team where there are clear opportunities to progress into more senior and leadership positions. Continued training and support will enable you to further develop your technical and project management skills.
 
Interested?
If you are an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking to advance your career within development planning, please submit your CV today. Applications are welcomed from professionals seeking an opportunity to work on exciting projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
 
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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