Associate Transport Planner
Location: Yate (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Permanent
About the Role
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Transport Planner to play a key role in the continued growth of their Transport Planning team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious professional to take ownership of projects, lead a team, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in transport planning, particularly within the commercial development sector, with residential sector experience being advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a range of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.
- Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting technical documents.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
- Lead and contribute to public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Manage and mentor junior members of the team, supporting their professional development.
- Undertake project management responsibilities, including programme and financial management.
- Support and drive business development activities, helping to secure new work and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance across project deliverables.
Requirements
- Significant experience within a Transport Planning consultancy environment.
- Strong experience working on commercial development projects.
- Residential development experience would be highly desirable.
- Experience leading project teams and managing staff.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Strong client-facing skills and stakeholder management experience.
- Experience supporting or leading business development and work-winning activities.
- Experience managing or contributing to public consultation events and engagement processes.
- Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
Desirable
- Chartered status or working towards chartership.
- Established network of industry contacts within the transport planning sector.
- Experience representing clients at planning committees, public consultations or stakeholder meetings.
Benefits
- Opportunity to take a leading role within a growing business.
- Varied project portfolio across commercial and residential developments.
- Career progression into senior leadership positions.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.