Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner - Bristol

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bristol is seeking a full-time Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner. The role involves development-related transport planning, including preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. Applicants should have experience in transport-related documents, data analysis, and a strong understanding of UK planning processes. The position offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in the preparation of transport-related documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive to succeed and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Involve in development-related transport planning and assessments.
• Prepare transport studies and reports for various clients.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits as required.

Skills

Preparation of Transport Assessments

Data analysis

Highway design principles

AutoCAD and GIS software

Microsoft Word and Excel

TRICS, Junction 10 and LinSIG

UK planning process understanding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Education

Degree or Masters in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TRICS

Junction 10

LinSIG

Job description

Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner - Bristol

We are seeking a full‑time Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner for the Transport South team based in Bristol.

Tetra Tech is a leading consultancy with a strong presence in London and the south of England. You will join a growing and established team delivering a wide variety of interesting projects for clients in the private and public sectors.

Responsibilities

Our clients typically include housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town‑planners and other professionals. Your work will involve development‑related transport planning, including preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport chapters for environmental impact assessments, and other development‑related transport reports. You will also prepare transport studies for our public sector clients, undertake site visits, and attend meetings as required. Some client liaison, including attendance at meetings, will also be part of the role. Full support will be provided by an experienced transport planning professional.

Requirements

• Experience in the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other transport‑related documents required in support of planning applications
• Experience of analysing, collating and interpreting data
• Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to site access design
• Ability to use AutoCAD and GIS software
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of software packages such as TRICS, Junction 10 and LinSIG
• Understanding of the UK planning process and how your work fits into that

• Drive to succeed and a willingness to get involved
• Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with clients and team members
• Methodical approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, reports and drawings
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a skilled multi‑disciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. transport planning, civil engineering, geography).

• Membership of a professional body such as ICE or CIHT

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations. We are leading with science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech we offer a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation and creativity, and we pride ourselves on competitive compensation and benefits.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours, to help you achieve a work/life balance.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE