At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse transport projects and mentor a talented team in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking transport planning firm in Cambridge with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical cover, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Excellent career progression and support for professional memberships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable transport solutions and innovative infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong project management skills required.
Location: Cambridge
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Transport Planner to join their established Cambridge team and play a key role in the continued growth of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport professional to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, while providing guidance and mentorship to a talented team of transport planners.
The Role
Reporting to the Transport Director, you will take a leading role in the delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion. You will be responsible for managing project delivery, developing strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior and mid-level colleagues. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to a wide range of transport planning activities, including:
- Transport assessments and transport strategies
- Travel plans and sustainable transport solutions
- Transport modelling and analysis
- Development and infrastructure planning
- Environmental and multidisciplinary project work
- Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
- Project management and delivery
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members
About You
We are looking for an experienced transport planner with a strong technical background and the confidence to take responsibility for projects and client relationships. You will ideally have:
- Strong experience in transport planning, preferably within the land development and planning sectors.
- Proven experience managing projects and delivering high-quality technical work
- The ability to lead and support other transport professionals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, commercially aware and collaborative approach
- An interest in innovation, sustainable development and the future of low-carbon transport
- A degree or equivalent qualification in transport planning, civil engineering, geography or a related discipline
Why Join Our Client?
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a strong pipeline of high-quality development and infrastructure projects. Our client offers:
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Private medical cover and pension
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Opportunities to work on exciting and high-profile projects
- Long-term client frameworks and a strong project pipeline
- Industry-leading training and professional development
- Support for professional memberships and subscriptions
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
If you are an experienced Transport Planner, Principal Transport Planner or Associate Transport Planner looking for your next career move in Cambridge, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
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