Senior Transport Planner

Carrington West; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Senior Transport Planner to lead various transport projects while mentoring a team. You will provide expert advice and manage projects, ensuring high-quality outputs. Ideal candidates have proven transport planning experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements, career progression, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Ongoing training and support

Clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning within a consultancy or local authority.
• Confidence negotiating with local authorities.
• Ability to manage workload while guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning for varied projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Manage project workloads and contribute to business development.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Technical knowledge of UK transport planning

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring and supporting junior members

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Are you looking for a Senior Transport Planner role where you can take real ownership of projects, influence development outcomes, and still enjoy flexibility and work-life balance? This is a standout opportunity to join a growing consultancy in their Cambridge office, working on varied and meaningful transport planning projects.

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be trusted to lead, advise and mentor, while benefiting from clear progression and a supportive, professional culture.

You will be joining a well‑established and expanding transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering practical, high‑quality solutions. The Cambridge office plays a key role in supporting development planning, active travel and strategic transport projects across the region. The culture is collaborative, inclusive and focused on technical excellence, flexibility and long‑term career development.

Responsibilities

• Leading transport planning inputs for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects
• Preparing, reviewing and signing off Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes
• Providing clear, confident technical advice to clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, helping to develop their skills and confidence
• Managing project programmes, workloads and contributing to fee proposals and business development
• Working closely with engineers, planners and other disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning and the development planning process
• Experience producing and reviewing transport planning reports to a high standard
• Confidence communicating with clients and negotiating with local authorities
• The ability to manage your own workload while supporting and guiding others
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience (working towards or holding professional accreditation is beneficial)

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions and additional benefits
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• A clear pathway for career progression within a growing Cambridge team

The salary for this Senior Transport Planner position is dependent on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing.

This Senior Transport Planner role is based in the Cambridge office, with a hybrid working pattern to give you flexibility. As the team continues to grow, you will be well‑positioned to progress into more senior roles, supported by structured development and mentoring.

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