Senior/Principal Transport Planner in CB1

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a fast-growing Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in Cambridge to recruit a Senior/Principal Transport Planner. The role offers involvement across a diverse portfolio, project delivery leadership, and opportunities for client management within a collaborative environment.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification is required.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transport planning.
• Strong knowledge and application of design guidance.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Project manage transport planning schemes, including budget and programme management.
• Prepare, review, and occasionally approve technical reports including: Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes.
• Complete, review, and approve planning drawing requirements such as: Visibility splays, Vehicle tracking diagrams, Access designs.
• Use modelling packages and methodologies to assess trip and distribution.
• Prepare appeal documentation including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground.
• Manage client and local authority liaison.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Attend public consultation events, client meetings, appeal meetings, and Local Highway Authority meetings.
• Prepare proposals and tender submissions.

Skills

Degree-level qualification

Professional membership

5+ years experience

Design guidance knowledge

Workload prioritisation

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior/Principal Transport Planner Location: Cambridge Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in the search for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within a collaborative and ambitious environment, offering strong career progression and the chance to play a key role in project delivery and client management.

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 experience
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transport planning
• Strong knowledge and application of design guidance
• Ability to prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively

Role Responsibilities

• Project manage transport planning schemes, including budget and programme management
• Prepare, review, and occasionally approve technical reports including: Transport Assessments Transport Statements Travel Plans Technical Notes
• Complete, review, and approve planning drawing requirements such as: Visibility splays Vehicle tracking diagrams Access designs
• Use modelling packages and methodologies to assess trip and distribution
• Prepare appeal documentation including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground
• Manage client and local authority liaison
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Attend public consultation events, client meetings, appeal meetings, and Local Highway Authority meetings
• Prepare proposals and tender submissions

Company Values

• Customer - Delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships
• Openness - Encouraging transparent communication built on trust and collaboration
• Results - Maintaining a commercial focus to add value and achieve successful project outcomes
• Excellence - Continuously improving standards, staff support, and service delivery

This position would suit an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step within a respected and growing consultancy.