Apprentice Transport Planning Technician (Level 3) - 2025 intake Bristol, BS1 4UA Transport Planning

Apprentice Transport Planning Technician (Level 3) - 2025 intake

Location: Bristol, BS1 4UA Sector: Transport Planning Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Opportunity for an Apprentice Transport Planning Technician (Level 3) to join our growing team in Bristol, BS1 4UA, in summer/autumn 2025.

Transport planning helps develop the future shape of our towns and cities, considering how transport will link people with places. It encourages sustainable modes of transport to replace car journeys. Working through the planning process and beyond, we communicate complex issues to the public, developers, and politicians to facilitate sustainable development. Please check our Services and Projects on our website for more examples of our work.

This is a BTEC Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Entry requirements include at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (A -C), including English, Mathematics, and Science or equivalents. Upon successful completion and end-point assessment, you will qualify for registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) and MCIHT. The apprenticeship duration is typically 24-36 months, delivered as a block release or blended learning, with a mandatory end-point assessment.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in developing highway and Active Travel Route designs for concept and preliminary stages.
• Producing AutoCAD drawings.
• Supporting project administration, including record maintenance.
• Assisting with data review and analysis, such as traffic flows and collision data.
• Contributing to problem-solving efforts.
• Participating in site visits to gather information or observe existing conditions.
• Collaborating within your team and with multidisciplinary project teams.
• This role is primarily desk-based, based in our Bristol office, with occasional site visits. Early career colleagues include apprentices and graduates from 2024 and 2025 intakes.

What you will need

• No prior work experience necessary.
• Commitment to ongoing education and training.
• Motivation to pursue a career as a transport planning technician.
• Aptitude and interest in AutoCAD.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Methodical thinking for designing, planning, and organizing projects.
• High attention to detail.
• Creativity, practicality, adaptability, and enthusiasm.
• Alignment with our company values (see our Careers page).

About Rappor

We invest in our people and build strong stakeholder partnerships to foster a dynamic, successful business. As a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy, our work contributes to the built environment. Our core values include 'living our best life' and 'celebrating our team', providing many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Rewarding you

• Starting salary: £17,000 per annum.
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days plus your birthday, Christmas to New Year period, and an additional day every three years up to five days.
• 4% pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing package, including Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program, and social events.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We believe diverse teams are strong teams and aim to be an inclusive workplace. Let us know how we can support you to be your best self at Rappor.

What next

We will acknowledge your application immediately and review applications on a rolling basis. The selection process includes online and in-person assessments at our Bristol office.

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