Associate Transport Planner

Mattinson Partnership; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Benefits package

Private medical & pension

Hybrid working

Exciting projects

Strong project pipeline

Training & development

Membership support

Career progression

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership in Cambridge is seeking a Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead a growing team on development and infrastructure projects. You will manage project delivery, build strong client relationships and mentor junior staff.

The role covers transport assessments, travel planning, modelling and environmental projects, with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport planning, preferably in land development and planning.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality technical work.
• Ability to lead and support other transport professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware and collaborative mindset.
• Interest in innovation, sustainable development and low-carbon transport.
• Degree or equivalent in transport planning, civil engineering, geography or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects from concept to completion and build client relationships.
• Manage transport assessments, strategies, travel plans and modelling.
• Contribute to development and infrastructure planning and multidisciplinary work.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and manage project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior transport team members.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Sustainable transport

Education

Degree in transport planning / civil engineering / geography

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Transport Planner to join their established Cambridge team and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport professional to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, while providing guidance and mentorship to a talented team of transport planners.

The Role

Reporting to the Transport Director, you will take a leading role in the delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion. You will be responsible for managing project delivery, developing strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior and mid-level colleagues.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to a wide range of transport planning activities, including:

• Transport assessments and transport strategies
• Travel plans and sustainable transport solutions
• Transport modelling and analysis
• Development and infrastructure planning
• Environmental and multidisciplinary project work
• Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
• Project management and delivery
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

About You

We are looking for an experienced transport planner with a strong technical background and the confidence to take responsibility for projects and client relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience in transport planning, preferably within the land development and planning sector
• Proven experience managing projects and delivering high-quality technical work
• The ability to lead and support other transport professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, commercially aware and collaborative approach
• An interest in innovation, sustainable development and the future of low‑carbon transport
• A degree or equivalent qualification in transport planning, civil engineering, geography or a related discipline

Why Join Our Client?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a strong pipeline of high-quality development and infrastructure projects.

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Private medical cover and pension
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Opportunities to work on exciting and high-profile projects
• Long‑term client frameworks and a strong project pipeline
• Industry‑leading training and professional development
• Support for professional memberships and subscriptions
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

If you are an experienced Transport Planner, Principal Transport Planner or Associate Transport Planner looking for your next career move in Cambridge, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Please be assured that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.