Senior Transport Planner

Role:
Senior Transport Planner

Location:

Cambridge
Type:
Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Required Skills:

Development planning, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, junction modelling, project leadership

We're looking for a Senior Transport Planner in Cambridge!

This role is ideal for an experienced Transport Planner who is ready to take on more project ownership, lead client-facing work and support the development of junior team members. You'll work on a broad range of development-led transport projects, managing deliverables, overseeing technical outputs, and contributing to sustainable, high-quality transport planning 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 take an active leadership role while continuing to broaden your experience across Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, junction modelling and client engagement.

Role:

Working within a small, growing team, you will:

* Lead on preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and technical reports

* Oversee junction modelling work using ARCADY/PICADY

* Manage projects, including budgets, timelines and client communication

* Review and approve planning drawings including access design, visibility splays and swept path analysis

* Attend and contribute to client meetings, consultation events and local authority discussions

* Mentor junior staff and guide their technical development

* Prepare fee proposals, tenders and support business development activity

Requirements:
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Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or similar
Strong experience in development planning
Proficiency with junction modelling software (ARCADY/PICADY)
Excellent written and verbal communication
Competent in Microsoft Office

Experience with AutoCAD, TEMPRO, TRICS or GIS is advantageous
Confidence managing projects and liaising directly with clients

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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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