Transport Planner

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Transport Planner to join our Transport Investment and Pipeline Team. We're looking for a dynamic, strategic and collaborative professional who is passionate about delivering positive transport outcomes. Whether working on long-term transport strategies, developing investment proposals or working with partners, you'll be motivated by making a real difference. This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you'll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Developing evidence-based solutions to complex transport challenges.
• Ensuring transport planning activity aligns with local, regional and national priorities.
• Undertaking technical assessments and preparing reports, business cases and briefing papers to inform decision-making.
• Providing specialist transport planning expertise to colleagues and WECA stakeholders.

The Transport Planner provides technical and analytical expertise across the Transport Directorate, contributing to investment programmes, infrastructure schemes and the delivery of the WECA Transport Strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the team to implement the WECA Transport Strategy and associated transport priorities.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and funding proposals aligned with the MCA Growth Strategy and Transport Strategy, ensuring a clear link between strategic objectives and delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to transport modelling and in-depth studies to assess the impact of proposed schemes and inform evidence-led planning.
• Work with key stakeholders to assess and forecast the transport impacts of proposed developments, using modelling and analysis to inform network performance and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage contractor outputs and deliverables, ensuring data and research are relevant, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Produce clear findings reports, presenting evidence, analysis and recommendations to inform investment decisions and scheme development.

What You'll Bring

You will be an experienced transport planning professional with a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing modern transport networks.

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Have experience working on transport strategies, policies or major infrastructure programmes.
• Can analyse complex information and translate it into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Have experience applying transport planning principles to support investment, infrastructure or network development.
• Are a collaborative team player who is passionate about making a difference to the region.
• Are committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive and integrated transport solutions.

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About The Company Our offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £38,220 - £41,771. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply.If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Attached documents

• Transport Planner JD_ August 2026_P&I.pdf