Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/05/2026
Closing date
03/06/2026
Job Title: Senior/Principal Transport Planner
Location: Cambridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in the search for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within a collaborative and ambitious environment, offering strong career progression and the chance to play a key role in project delivery and client management.
Please note: Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Key Skills & Experience
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
* Membership of a relevant professional organisation
* Minimum 5 years' experience in transport planning
* Strong knowledge and application of national design guidance
* Ability to prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively
Role Responsibilities
* Project manage transport planning schemes, including budget and programme management
* Prepare, review, and occasionally approve technical reports including:
* Transport Assessments
* Transport Statements
* Travel Plans
* Technical Notes
* Complete, review, and approve planning drawing requirements such as:
* Visibility splays
* Vehicle tracking diagrams
* Access designs
* Use modelling packages and methodologies to assess trip generation and distribution
* Prepare appeal documentation including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground
* Manage client and local authority liaison
* Support and mentor junior team members
* Attend public consultation events, client meetings, appeal meetings, and Local Highway Authority meetings
* Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions
Company Values
The consultancy operates around four core values:
* Customer - Delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships
* Openness - Encouraging transparent communication built on trust and collaboration
* Results - Maintaining a commercial focus to add value and achieve successful project outcomes
* Excellence - Continuously improving standards, staff support, and service delivery
This position would suit an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step within a respected and growing consultancy.
Interested?