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Assistant Transport Planner

Bradford City Council

Britannia House, Bradford, United Kingdom£31,022 - £33,699 (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)PermanentCloses: 5 July, 2026

Job Introduction

Team Description

A forward looking transport planning team. 


Role Description

Bradford has seen transformational change over recent years with the multi award winning Transforming Cities Walking and Cycling scheme and is an incredibly exciting place to work right now!  We are:

  • Developing a Mass Transit line to Leeds
  • Working on a new through railway station in the Southern Gateway to drive regeneration
  • Developing a new transport interchange in the City Centre
  • Delivering a wide range of active travel schemes to get people fit and healthy
  • Working on an extensive list of other transport projects, studies and strategies

We are looking for a hard-working, passionate Assistant Transport Planner to work as part of the Transport Planning team to help us push forward with this work.  You will assist with:

 

  • The formulation and preparation of transport strategies and studies, working closely with key stakeholders such as WYCA, Bus and Train Operators
  • Funding bids, scheme and programme development
  • Gathering/researching/maintaining information to help with transport planning processes
  • Deliver behaviour change programmes
  • Procurement and general administration

 

You will need a minimum of 6 months experience of working in an office environment.

 Educated to degree level plus in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Science, Transport Planning, Geography, Psychology, Town Planning, Civil Engineering…)

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact John Davis on 07970596213 or email john.davis@bradford.gov.uk. 

To apply, please click on the link below:

Bradford Council vacancies | Bradford Council

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

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