Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in their search for a Transport Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner to work on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects within a collaborative and supportive environment, offering excellent career development opportunities.

Please note: Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Skills & Experience

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years' transport planning experience

Ideally working toward membership of a relevant professional organisation

Working knowledge of relevant design guidance and local planning policies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively both independently and within a team

Experience using Microsoft Office programmes

Experience with AutoCAD, TRICS, and transport modelling software

Role Responsibilities

Lead and manage small to medium-sized projects, including budget and programme management, with support from senior colleagues where required

Prepare and occasionally review:

Transport Assessments and Statements

Technical Notes

Travel Plans

Access Appraisals

Apply modelling methodologies to assess trip generation and distribution

Complete and review planning drawings including:

Visibility splays

Vehicle tracking diagrams

Access designs

Undertake independent site visits and provide professional advice to support early-stage scheme development

Attend project team, client, and Local Highway Authority meetings

Assist with public consultation material preparation and attendance at consultation events

Develop strong working relationships with architects, planners, and highway officers

Prepare fee proposals for small to medium-sized projects and contribute to larger project submissions

Company Values

The consultancy operates around four core values:

Customer - Delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships

Openness - Promoting transparent communication and trusted partnerships

Results - Maintaining a commercial focus to add value and achieve project objectives

Excellence - Continuously improving standards, staff support, and service deliveryThis role would suit a Transport Planner looking to further develop their technical and project management skills within a respected and growing consultancy.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)