Transport Planner

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Cambridge team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on transport planning across development proposals, infrastructure schemes and public sector projects in the Cambridge area.

Based in our Cambridge office, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver sustainable transport solutions, develop your skills, and progress toward professional qualifications with mentoring and training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with the UK planning system and its application to transport planning.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Experience supporting development planning projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use or strategic land development schemes.

Responsibilities

• Produce Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Support transport studies, feasibility assessments and technical analysis.
• Undertake junction modelling, capacity assessments and transport analysis.
• Support the delivery of strategic land development and public sector projects.
• Assist with project budget, programme and quality management.
• Liaise with clients, multidisciplinary design teams, local authorities, statutory consultees and the public.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and planning documentation.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.

Skills

Transport planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Tools

Junction modelling software

Transport modelling software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our busy Transport Planning team in Cambridge on a permanent basis.

The role would suit a Transport Planner with a broad understanding of the profession, experience in development planning projects, and an interest in supporting public sector clients and infrastructure schemes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work on a diverse range of projects, from strategic land promotion and development proposals through to infrastructure delivery, active travel initiatives, regeneration schemes, and public sector commissions.

Based in our Cambridge office, you'll work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, developing your transport planning skills and experience across a variety of exciting regional projects. You'll collaborate with colleagues across transport planning, infrastructure, environmental, and engineering disciplines to help deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for our clients.

YOUR IMPACT

You will support the technical delivery of transportation projects, including:

• Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Supporting transport studies, feasibility assessments, and technical analysis.
• Undertaking junction modelling, capacity assessments, and transport analysis.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic land development and public sector projects.
• Assisting with project budget, programme, and quality management.
• Liaising with clients, multidisciplinary design teams, local authorities, statutory consultees, and the public.
• Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and planning documentation.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.

You'll also have opportunities for career progression and professional development, with mentoring and training to support you towards professional qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

You will be degree qualified, ideally in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline.

You will have:

• Experience and a good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to transport planning.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Experience supporting development planning projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, or strategic land development schemes.
• An interest in, or experience of, working on public sector transport and infrastructure projects.
• Experience of junction modelling, capacity assessments, and transport analysis.
• Experience using relevant transport planning and modelling software packages.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting project budget and quality management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience working with local authorities, public sector bodies, or infrastructure providers.
• Experience supporting sustainable transport, active travel, or regeneration projects.
• Working towards, or interested in achieving, a professional qualification such as Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) status.
• Membership of, or aspiration to join, a relevant professional institution such as CIHT or TPS.

This version aligns more closely with Stantec's focus on multidisciplinary working, sustainable communities, public sector delivery, and strategic land development while remaining realistic for a Transport Planner-level role.

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 professionally qualified.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
• 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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