Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Stantec; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant Transport Planning team at a leading firm in Cambridge. This role offers a chance to work on exciting projects while supporting the mentoring of junior planners. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment and excellent opportunities for professional growth in transport planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Transport Assessments and Travel Planning.
• Working towards Chartered qualification is ideal.
• Proven track record in delivery with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage transport assessments and travel plans.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Engage with clients and local authorities on transportation projects.

Skills

Transport Planning

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Numerical Skills

Education

Degree in Transportation, Geography, Engineering or related field

Tools

Transport Assessments Software

Junction Modelling Software

Job description

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The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join our busy Transport Planning team, based in Cambridge, on a permanent basis. The role would suit a transport planner with a broad understanding of all elements of the profession, ideally with a focus on transport planning for development planning projects as well as the ability to work on public sector schemes.

Our Cambridge office is located right in the vibrant heart of the city. Just a short walk from the historic University of Cambridge and the bustling city centre, our office offers excellent access to the scenic River Cam and the picturesque parks and Botanic Gardens that Cambridge is renowned for. With great direct connections to London, our Cambridge location is perfectly situated for convenient travel and collaboration with colleagues and clients alike.

We are fortunate to work with excellent clients on some of the region’s most exciting projects. The team in Cambridge have been involved in various high-profile projects in recent years including North West Cambridge Development now known as Eddington, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Biomedical Campus, Waterbeach Barracks and Airfield, Tendring and Colchester Borders Garden Community, and Alconbury Weald. For more info on our Cambridge Teams & Projects, click Cambridge, United Kingdom

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from larger and more complex strategic land development proposals through to smaller sites, in addition to strategic infrastructure delivery and public sector commissions. This role will enable you to develop your transport planning skills and abilities alongside our broader multi-disciplinary offering.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for supporting technical output of transportation projects. You will be involved in the production of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, a variety of transport studies and associated technical analysis work, plus supporting the wider regional team on our range of projects. You will liaise with clients, design teams, local authorities and the general public and will play an important role in the mentoring and development of junior members of the team.

This role will provide you with significant opportunity for career progression and personal development, with support from colleagues across Stantec through mentoring and training to develop your skills and experience to obtain professional qualifications.

About You

You will be degree qualified ideally in transportation, geography, engineering or a related field.

You will have experience and understanding of the planning system and experience with Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, Junction modelling / analysis and experience of relevant software packages. Strong numerical skills are important and you will have experience with budget and quality management at project level. You should ideally be working towards professional qualification, for example Chartered Transport Planning Professional.

You will have a proven track record of delivery, successful outcomes, client management, stakeholder engagement etc. Whilst our team in Cambridge is well-established and will provide strong support and mentoring, the ideal candidate will be able to manage the day to day running and delivery of work with minimal supervision.

WHY JOIN US?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great projects and frameworks
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
  
  

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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 careers.UK& [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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