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Senior Transport Planner
Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Transport Planner for their growing Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated transport professional to contribute to a diverse project portfolio while advancing their career within a respected and collaborative planning team.

The Opportunity
Joining a well-established and supportive transport planning team, the successful candidate will deliver a variety of projects across the residential, commercial, education, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The role offers the chance to work closely with planners, engineers, and environmental consultants to help shape transport and development strategies across the region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and technical notes

Analyse traffic and transport data to support planning submissions

Use modelling tools such as Junctions 9/10, LINSIG and TRICS

Engage with local authorities and stakeholders

Assist with project management and mentoring junior staff

Contribute to business development through proposals and client engagement

What You'll Need

A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field

Relevant years' experience in a transport planning role

Proficiency in key software such as AutoCAD, Arcady, Picady, LINSIG, or VISSIM

Strong report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills

Good understanding of planning policy and development processes

Excellent communication and time management skills

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working options

Ongoing CPD and structured career development

Varied and challenging projects across multiple sectors

Supportive and forward-thinking company culture

This is a great time to join a growing Bristol team and take the next step in your career as a Senior Transport Planner.

Interested in this role? Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment