Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Transport Planner to assist with a variety of development-led transport projects. The role requires a degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or a similar field, along with some relevant experience (0-2 years). Responsibilities include preparing transport assessments, analyzing data, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + birthday off

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Active social and charitable calendar

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase/sell scheme

Payment of a professional membership

Qualifications

• Some experience in development planning (0-2 years preferred).
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical notes.
• Analyse traffic and public transport data.
• Assist with project management and client liaison.
• Support planning drawings including access design.
• Contribute to appeal documentation and attend meetings.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members.
• Support fee proposals and tenders.

Skills

Development planning

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Junction modelling

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

TRICS

TEMPRO

Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY)

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Cambridge | Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid | Required Skills: Development planning, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, junction modelling

We're looking for a Transport Planner in Cambridge! This role is ideal for someone with early-stage development planning experience (or a strong graduate) who wants to accelerate their technical skills and progress quickly within a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy. You'll work on a wide range of development-led transport projects, supporting planning applications and helping to deliver sustainable transport solutions for major clients.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave + birthday off
• Company bonus scheme, annual appraisal & salary review
• Private healthcare
• Active social and charitable calendar
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Payment of a professional membership

Company

You’ll join an independent multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation in development planning. Their Cambridge team delivers high-quality transport planning support for new developments across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors. With a collaborative, high-retention culture, you’ll gain exposure to Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, junction modelling and early client interaction.

Role

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical notes.
• Analyse traffic and public transport data, and support visibility splay and swept path work.
• Assist with project management, client liaison and planning/highway officer engagement.
• Support planning drawings including access design and tracking.
• Contribute to appeal documentation and attend meetings or public consultation events.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members as your experience grows.
• Support fee proposals and tenders where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Some experience in development planning (0-2 years preferred).
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, TEMPRO, TRICS, Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY) or GIS is beneficial.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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