Senior Transport Planner
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join our Mass Transit team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transport across one of the UK's most ambitious and fast‑growing regions. Working at a strategic level, you will play a key role in delivering the Mayor's vision for a greener, better‑connected and more accessible transport network that supports sustainable economic growth and improves the lives of residents across the West of England.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development and delivery of business cases and associated transport strategies, policies and investment programmes.
- Developing innovative and evidence‑based solutions to complex transport challenges.
- Ensuring transport planning activity aligns with local, regional and national priorities.
- Completing technical assessments, reports, business cases and briefing papers to inform decision‑making.
- Providing specialist transport planning expertise to colleagues, partners and senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work with our Transport Strategy and Place teams to support the development of transport strategies, policies and plans that support the region's ambitions.
- Manage and contribute to projects sitting within the region's Mass Transit programme.
- Lead the review and challenge of technical outputs produced by consultant teams, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with programme objectives and funding requirements.
- Engage with local authorities, government departments, transport operators, consultants and other key stakeholders, particularly in a development management context.
- Monitor emerging transport policy and best practice to ensure the West of England remains at the forefront of innovation.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience developing transport strategies, policies or major infrastructure programmes.
- Experience of working at the interface of transport and town planning through the preparation or assessment of Masterplans, Transport Assessments or Environmental Impact Assessments.
- Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into practical, deliverable solutions.
- Confidence engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
- Passion for sustainable, inclusive and integrated transport solutions.
Senior Transport Planner in Bristol employer: West of England Mayor
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where the Mayoral Support Officer will play a crucial role in facilitating the Mayor's engagements and ensuring smooth operations within the office. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values professional development and continuous improvement, alongside the unique opportunity to contribute to impactful local governance. With a focus on high-quality support and a commitment to public service, this position provides meaningful work that directly influences the community.
