Assistant Transport Planner

STANTEC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner to support a variety of projects. The successful candidate will work on transport assessments, collaborate with clients, and aid in project delivery. Ideal for individuals with a degree in a related field and experience in transport planning, this role offers significant career progression opportunities and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography or engineering.
• Experience in Transport Assessments and Travel Planning.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of transportation projects.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Collaborate with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Understanding of transport planning

Strong numerical skills

Experience in Transport Assessments

Collaborative skills

Education

Degree in transportation, geography, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Transport modelling software

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Transport Planner to join our busy Transport Planning team in Cambridge on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with a broad understanding of transport planning, particularly in development planning, and an interest in supporting public sector schemes.

Our Cambridge office is located in the vibrant heart of the city. A short walk from the historic University of Cambridge and the bustling city centre, it offers excellent access to the River Cam, local parks, and the renowned Botanic Gardens. With direct connections to London, it’s perfectly situated for convenient travel and collaboration with colleagues and clients.

We work with outstanding clients on some of the region’s most exciting projects. Our team has contributed to a range of high‑profile schemes, including the North West Cambridge Development (Eddington), Addenbrooke’s Hospital Biomedical Campus, Waterbeach Barracks and Airfield, Tendring and Colchester Borders Garden Community, and Alconbury Weald.

About the role

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects—from large, strategic land development proposals to smaller sites, as well as strategic infrastructure and public sector commissions. This role offers an excellent platform to develop your transport planning skills within a wider multidisciplinary environment.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Support the technical delivery of transportation projects
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and a range of transport studies
• Undertake associated technical and analytical work
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, local authorities and the public
• Support and mentor junior team members

This position offers significant opportunities for career progression and personal development, supported by mentoring, training and guidance towards professional qualifications.

About You

• Degree qualified in transportation, geography, engineering, or a related discipline
• Understanding of the planning system with experience in Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, junction modelling/analysis and relevant software packages
• Strong numerical skills with experience managing budget and quality at project level
• Ideally working towards a professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Transport Planning Professional)

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Awards: Stantec was named International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE Awards, and is consistently ranked in the top 10 most sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to great projects and frameworks
• Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.