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Assistant Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The company is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Bristol, supporting development planning across the UK.
  • Candidates should ideally have a background in development planning, with a keen interest in the UK development planning process and a team-focused approach.
  • The role involves preparing Transport Assessments, supporting highway design, and utilizing various transport planning software tools.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a pension scheme, private health insurance, and professional development support.
  • This is a permanent role, and while experience in the field is desirable, entry-level applicants are also encouraged to apply.

The Company:Are you an aspiring Assistant Transport Planner looking to make a mark in development planning? Join a dynamic and growing team that provides a full range of transport planning, traffic engineering, and infrastructure design services to support development projects across the UK. With offices in Bristol, Sheffield, and Nottingham, my client is seeking enthusiastic professionals to expand their services from the Bristol Office.

Roles and Responsibilities as an Assistant Transport Planner:As an Assistant Transport Planner, you will:

  • Assist in preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Site Access Appraisals, and Travel Plans.
  • Support the design of highways and junctions, contributing to infrastructure projects.
  • Utilize software tools such as ARCADY, PICADY, TRICS, Tempro, and AutoCAD.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative development solutions.
  • Build strong communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Experience as an Assistant Transport Planner:

  • A background in development planning, either in private practice or local government (desirable but not essential for entry-level applicants).
  • A keen interest in the UK development planning process.
  • A team-focused approach with enthusiasm to learn and grow professionally.
  • Familiarity with transport planning software (desirable).

Salary & Benefits for an Assistant Transport Planner:In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers:

  • A pension scheme.
  • Private health and life insurance.
  • Support for professional development, including contributions toward professional memberships.
  • Cycle to Work scheme and opportunities to engage in local volunteer initiatives.
  • Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility between office and home.
  • Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), including tax-free bonuses for eligible staff.

Why Join?If you are eager to contribute to meaningful development projects, enhance your skills, and grow within a forward-thinking and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact:Please reach out to Tamzin Warren-Vimpany at or to apply or learn more.This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency with respect to this position.

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