Associate Transport Planner

Negotiable Bristol, England

Permanent

Associate Transport Planner

Location:

Yate (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits Type:
Permanent About the Role Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Transport Planner to play a key role in the continued growth of their Transport Planning team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious professional to take ownership of projects, lead a team, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in transport planning, particularly within the commercial development sector, with residential sector experience being advantageous.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a range of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.

Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting technical documents.

Act as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.

Lead and contribute to public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement activities.

Manage and mentor junior members of the team, supporting their professional development.

Undertake project management responsibilities, including programme and financial management.

Support and drive business development activities, helping to secure new work and strengthen existing client relationships.

Provide technical guidance and quality assurance across project deliverables.

Requirements Significant experience within a Transport Planning consultancy environment.

Strong experience working on commercial development projects.

Residential development experience would be highly desirable.

Experience leading project teams and managing staff.

Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Strong client-facing skills and stakeholder management experience.

Experience supporting or leading business development and work-winning activities.

Experience managing or contributing to public consultation events and engagement processes.

Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.

Desirable Chartered status or working towards chartership.

Established network of industry contacts within the transport planning sector.

Experience representing clients at planning committees, public consultations or stakeholder meetings.

Benefits Opportunity to take a leading role within a growing business.

Varied project portfolio across commercial and residential developments.

Career progression into senior leadership positions.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.