Associate Transport Planner

6 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Inter-Quest Full time £55,000 - £70,000 per year

Location:

Bristol, England

Salary:

£55k - 70k per year + None

Category

Logistics

Sector:

Building, Construction and Infrastructure

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Jonah Peto

Anderselite are working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy who are seeking an Associate Transport Planner to join their Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to take the next step in their career, helping deliver high-quality development and transport planning projects across the UK.

The Opportunity

This senior-level role is ideal for a strong Senior or Principal Transport Planner looking to progress into a more strategic position with project leadership, client management, and team development responsibilities. You'll be part of a dynamic and growing team, delivering a broad range of projects for private and public sector clients - from development planning and infrastructure design to transport strategy and assessments.

You'll lead the preparation and management of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and traffic impact studies, while also supporting business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver transport planning projects, ensuring quality, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery.
  • Provide advice and input across all project stages, from concept through to planning approval.
  • Analyse transport data and prepare high-quality technical reports and assessments.
  • Liaise with local authorities, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement transport and access strategies to support planning applications.
  • Lead elements of business development, including bid writing and client relationship management.
  • Support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their technical and professional skills.

About You

  • Degree-qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years' professional experience within transport planning, preferably in a consultancy environment.
  • Chartered or working towards Chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, or ICE).
  • Strong understanding of development planning processes and relevant UK transport policy.
  • Experience using key software such as TRICS, Junctions 10, and LinSig (CAD knowledge desirable).
  • Strong communication, report writing, and client-facing skills.
  • Commercially aware with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • £55k-£70k + benefits.
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Company pension and life assurance.
  • Health and wellbeing support.
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Anderselite for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

  • Associate Transport Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time £55,000 - £70,000 per year

    Associate Transport PlannerLocation:Bristol (Hybrid Working)Salary:£55,000 - £70,000 DOEBenefits packagePanoramic Associates is proud to be working in partnership with a leading built environment consultancy to appoint an experiencedAssociate Transport Planner. Based in their expanding Bristol office, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially...

  • Associate Transport Planner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ridge and Partners LLP Full time £45,000 - £65,000 per year

    What's The OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced Associate Transport Planner with proven track record in development planning, delivering transport planning projects and ideally within a consultancy background. This senior role is designed for an individual with a passion for transport planning through a proactive, can-do, attitude and an interest in...

  • Senior Transport Planner

    7 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Flux Consulting Full time £65,000 per year

    Senior / Principal / Associate - Transport PlannerBristolUp to £65,000 plus bonusSo, you've spent a few years working as a Transport Planner as part of a consultancy design team. Could be a major international consultancy, or a small practice - either way, this is your next crucial career move. Somewhere you'll be trusted to deliver high quality schemes in...

  • Transport Planner

    1 week ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Flux Consulting Full time £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    Transport PlannerBristolUp to £40,000 plus bonusLooking for that next big step in your career as a Transport Planner?If you've been working in consultancy for at least two years and are keen to progress your career in an established practice, you'll want to take a look at this one.You'll be working with one of the strongest names in the region, with an...

  • Senior Transport Planner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ridge and Partners LLP Full time £45,000 - £65,000 per year

    What's The OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Transport Planner with proven track record in development planning, delivering transport planning projects and ideally within a consultancy background. The role is designed for individuals with a passion for transport planning through a proactive, can-do attitude and an interest in collaborative working...

  • Senior Transport Planner

    2 hours ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Hunter Dunning Ltd Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

    Senior Transport PlannerBristol| Competitive Salary + Bonus| Hybrid – 2 Days WFHJoin a respected planning, design and technical consultancy with a genuinely collaborative culture. You'll work across a broad mix of UK development projects – from strategic masterplans to complex urban schemes – all while enjoying real flexibility and strong professional...

  • Principal Transport Planner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom WSP Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and...

  • Graduate Transport Planner

    1 week ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Pegasus Group Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

    BristolTransportFull Time, PermanentPegasus Group welcome applications for our 2026 Graduate Training Scheme. We invite you to join our dynamic Transport team in our Bristol office, where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for diverse clients. This scheme offers valuable exposure and an excellent start to your career in a...

  • Planner or Senior Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Octavius Infrastructure Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    Octavius Infrastructure's Regional Civil Engineering (ORCE) business is rapidly evolving, with key contract awards driving growth in the South West of England. As a result, we are looking to enhance our delivery capability by recruiting an additionalPlannerorSenior Plannerto join our ORCE function.We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering...

  • Project Planner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries...