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: Transport Planner
Location: Cambridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in their search for a Transport Planner to join their expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner to work on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects within a collaborative and supportive environment, offering excellent career development opportunities.
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
* Minimum of 2 years' transport planning experience
* Ideally working toward membership of a relevant professional organisation
* Working knowledge of relevant design guidance and local planning policies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively both independently and within a team
* Experience using Microsoft Office programmes
* Experience with AutoCAD, TRICS, and transport modelling software
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and manage small to medium-sized projects, including budget and programme management, with support from senior colleagues where required
* Prepare and occasionally review:
* Transport Assessments and Statements
* Technical Notes
* Travel Plans
* Access Appraisals
* Apply modelling methodologies to assess trip generation and distribution
* Complete and review planning drawings including:
* Visibility splays
* Vehicle tracking diagrams
* Access designs
* Undertake independent site visits and provide professional advice to support early-stage scheme development
* Attend project team, client, and Local Highway Authority meetings
* Assist with public consultation material preparation and attendance at consultation events
* Develop strong working relationships with architects, planners, and highway officers
* Prepare fee proposals for small to medium-sized projects and contribute to larger project submissions
Company Values
The consultancy operates around four core values:
* Customer - Delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships
* Openness - Promoting transparent communication and trusted partnerships
* Results - Maintaining a commercial focus to add value and achieve project objectives
* Excellence - Continuously improving standards, staff support, and service delivery
This role would suit a Transport Planner looking to further develop their technical and project management skills within a respected and growing consultancy.
Interested?