Associate Transport Planner

Overview

Associate Transport Planner – Bristol

I\’m working with a leading built environment consultancy seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to join their Bristol team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in development planning and transport consultancy, ready to step into a senior role. This role would suit a Senior or Principal Transport Planner looking to lead projects, manage clients, and play a key role in growing a successful transport planning team.

Why this role stands out

• Lead and manage transport planning projects, including client liaison and technical delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Play a key role in business development and team growth in Bristol.

What you\’ll be doing

• Delivering and overseeing transport planning projects
• Producing technical analyses, reports, and presentations
• Providing expert advice to colleagues and clients
• Supporting project budgets, resourcing, and team leadership

What you\’ll need

• Degree in a relevant subject (Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Maths, etc.)
• Proven experience in transport planning, ideally in the private sector
• Knowledge of trip generation, distribution, design standards, and transport assessments
• Experience with TRICS, Junctions 10, LinSig; CAD or road safety skills a plus
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication
• Full UK driving licence

About the consultancy

A well-established consultancy with a strong reputation for quality, ingenuity, partnership, and aspiration. They\’re looking for someone ready to grow, build lasting client relationships, and help shape their Transport Planning team in Bristol.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonus + car allowance
• 25 days annual leave (with options to buy/sell) + volunteering days
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Health benefits including private medical and discounted gym membership
• Life assurance, income protection, and pension scheme
• Career development pathways

If you\’re an experienced Senior, Principal, or Associate Transport Planner looking for a new challenge, I\’d love to have a confidential chat.

Will Herman

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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