Permanent

Transport Planner

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3BU

£35000 - £50000 per annum

Posted: 19 June 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 19 July 2026

Ref: 105927

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About the Role

The Transport Planner position in Cambridge, offered on a permanent basis with a salary between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum, involves joining a specialist consultancy. The role centres on development planning projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes. Responsibilities include preparing transport assessments, travel plans, and junction capacity analyses, alongside supporting documentation for planning applications. Collaboration with engineers, local authorities, and private clients is integral, providing advice from feasibility through to delivery. This position requires strong analytical abilities and proficiency in relevant transport modelling software, contributing to infrastructure projects across the UK.

Our client is a specialist transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and solutions across development planning and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Transport Planner to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team.
This role will involve working on a diverse range of development planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, providing support from initial feasibility through to planning submission and delivery.
The successful candidate will be involved in transport assessments, travel plans, junction capacity assessments, and supporting documentation for planning applications, working closely with engineers, local authorities, and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
- Undertaking junction capacity modelling and highway impact analysis
- Supporting planning applications through technical reporting and input
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
- Assisting with site appraisals and feasibility studies
Requirements:
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related discipline
- Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of relevant UK planning and highways guidance
- Proficiency in industry software such as Junctions, LinSig, or similar tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide variety of projects and a supportive working environment, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office each week, providing a strong balance between collaboration and flexibility.