Senior Transport Planner

• Salary: £30000 - £55000 per annum generous benefits
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South West
• Town/City: Bristol City Centre, Bristol
• Posted: 06/01/2026
• Listed in: Planning Engineers
• Reference: 22853_1767707631
  
  

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner

Based in Bristol

£30,000 - £55,000 per year (depending on experience)

Ready to take the next step in your transport planning career? We have an opportunity to join one of the UK's top independent consultancies and be part of a team that's shaping better places through great design and smart thinking.

They are growing fast and need a Senior Transport Planner to help deliver an exciting pipeline of projects in ren South West. You'll be working on everything from high-level movement strategies for strategic sites to detailed support for planning applications.

Scope;

• Writing technical reports (think: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, etc.)
• Junction capacity modelling and CAD work (including Swept Path Analysis)
• Collaborating with clients, project teams, and stakeholders
• Representing at meetings, consultations, and exhibitions
• Working closely with the rest of the team
  
  

About You

You will be adaptable, and great with people. You'll be confident managing projects, solving problems, and communicating clearly-both in writing and face-to-face.

Ideally, You'll Have

• A degree in something like Geography, Engineering, Planning, or Transport
• At least 2 years of experience in transport planning
• A good grasp of tools like TRICS, TemPro, Arcady/Picady (CAD, GIS, and LinSig are all nice extras)
• Strong Excel skills and a knack for clear, persuasive communication
• The ability to manage multiple projects
• A self-starting attitude and a drive to keep learning
  
  

Bonus points if you're working towards TPS PDS or already have it, and if you've got local client connections in the South West.

Opportunity

• A friendly, supportive team and a lively social calendar
• Competitive salary and great benefits (your annual leave increases with time)
• Flexibility to work the way that suits you best
• A development plan tailored to you-including mentoring and support toward Chartership via the Transport Planning Society
• A real chance to grow your career in a company that values your ideas and initiative
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most highly respected transport consultants at the forefront of innovation and design. Excellent, fast track career prospects and a very supportive and collaborative team.

Generous benefits and salary are offered to attract the best candidates. If this sounds of interest, please contact David Mattinson for further information.

Please be assured that all communications are in the strictest confidence.

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