Senior Transport Planner - Lead Projects & Clients

Energy Jobline ZR

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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.