Principal / Associate Transport Planner

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Job summary

Stantec in Cambridge is seeking a Principal or Associate Transport Planner to lead a growing transport planning team on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

You will report to the Transport Director, oversee projects from concept to completion, build strong client relationships, and help shape the growth strategy of the transport planning group with a focus on low-carbon solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport planning within land development.
• Proven leadership and project delivery skills.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning projects from concept through to completion.
• Deliver high-quality transport assessments, travel plans, modelling and environmental work.
• Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Transport planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Low-carbon transport

Degree-qualified

Education

Related degree

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Transport Planner to join our established Cambridge team and play a leading role in our continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading position within a talented transport planning team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Transport Director, a recognised expert in land development, you’ll lead transport planning projects from early concept through to completion. You’ll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality transport assessments, travel plans, modelling and environmental work.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, support business development and help shape the continued growth and strategy of our transport planning team.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll play a key role in delivering successful projects and helping to shape transport solutions that support sustainable development. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide project delivery and mentor junior colleagues, while working collaboratively across our multidisciplinary teams.

With a focus on innovation and the future of low-carbon transport, you’ll help develop practical, sustainable solutions for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong experience in transport planning, ideally within the land development sector
• Proven leadership and project delivery skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Passionate about innovation and the future of low-carbon transport
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid-for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment, alongside our Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK – we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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