Associate Transport Planner

Job Description

An established and growing multi-disciplinary property and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to join its Development Planning team in Bristol. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced transport planning professional looking to take on greater project responsibility, client exposure, and leadership within a supportive consultancy environment.

You will play a key role in delivering transport planning input for a wide range of development-led projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, logistics, education and healthcare sectors. The position offers the chance to lead projects from early feasibility through to planning determination, while contributing to team development and business growth in the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development planning transport projects
• Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Provide strategic transport and highways advice to clients and design teams
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact
• Support business development and assist with bids and proposals
• Mentor and support junior transport planners
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory consultees and key stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be a commercially aware and technically strong transport planner with a background in development planning consultancy.

Essential criteria:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography or a related discipline
• Significant experience in development planning transport consultancy
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and transport guidance
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships
• Excellent report writing and communication skills

Desirable:

• Chartered or working toward chartership (CIHT, TPS or similar)
• Experience leading project teams or mentoring junior staff
• Business development or client growth experience

Contact Information

If interested in this position but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Manchester.

Contact Person: Taylor Smith

Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant - Highways, Bridge, Traffic & Transport

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