Associate Transport Planner

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate skilled in development planning, surface access issues, strategic planning and policy work to strengthen our West team, to manage and lead projects and to make a significant contribution to work winning. You will be part of an established transport planning team based in Bristol working on cities, development and strategic planning projects. The role involves responsibility for the day-to-day management of a range of projects in these areas, direct client contact, technical assurance, delivery to programme and budget and oversight of the project team.

As part of your role, you will work closely with other disciplines within Arup and outside. As an Associate in this field, you will undertake business development and work-winning, promote Arup in external markets, contribute to knowledge development and provide support to peers and younger staff. We have a range of projects and opportunities with key clients including Highways England, Welsh Government, major airports, public authorities and a range of private developers in the region and overseas.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

You will be responsible for managing teams on a range of projects including development masterplans, individual development sites, transport strategies and surface access solutions in the UK and overseas, bidding for and winning work from a range of public and private sector clients and the development, training and mentoring junior staff on a project basis.

You should have a wealth of experience in the industry, with excellent technical and management skills and the ability to engage creatively and positively in the development of transport planning strategies and solutions for developments, urban areas and city authorities. You should have experience of transport assessment techniques and of statutory planning and regulatory processes related to development and transport infrastructure. You will have a sound understanding of private and public transport in the UK and an enthusiasm to develop new approaches to transport strategy formulation and to the use of data to support assessment and the visualisation of transport issues and outcomes.

Requirements:

• BSc in relevant discipline and hold a Chartered professional qualification (e.g. CEng, TPP) or equivalent and appropriate membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. CIHT, ICE, CILT, TPS).
• Demonstratable experience in transport planning in the fields of development, cities and strategic planning with a record of managing the technical and delivery aspects of projects related to cities, development and strategic planning, with a range of complexity and fee budgets.
• Experience in local highway network analysis (including junction capacity assessments and design) and the ability to apply transport design guidance in a cities context (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets, cycle and bus design guidance).
• Experience of UK Town & Country Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment processes.
• Proficiency of engaging with clients, stakeholder engagement and team management.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date: 30th of November 2025