My client in Cambridge is currently in need of a Senior Transport Planner due to expansion.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of transport projects, offering both responsibility and career progression. You will be working in a supportive, collaborative environment and will have the chance to contribute to high-profile developments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Write, review, and approve technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Technical Notes

* Prepare documentation for appeals, including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground

* Project manage schemes, ensuring efficient budget and time management

* Liaise with clients and officers, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder management

* Assist with the training and mentoring of junior staff

* Complete, review, and approve planning drawings, including visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, and access designs

* Attend Public Consultation events, project team/client meetings, appeal hearings, and Local Highway Authority meetings

* Prepare fee proposals and tenders for new projects

* Apply knowledge of modelling packages and methodologies for trip generation and distribution calculations

Skills & Experience Required:

* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

* Membership of a relevant professional organisation

* At least 5 years of experience in transport planning

* Strong knowledge and application of national design guidance

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in using computer-based systems, including Microsoft programs

* Ability to manage your own workload and delegate tasks effectively

Role-Specific Requirements:

* Ability to attend and present at Public Consultations and stakeholder meetings

* Proficiency in reviewing and approving planning-related technical drawings

* Strong client liaison skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Company bonus scheme

* Annual appraisals and salary reviews

* Private healthcare

* Clear path for career progression with skill development opportunities

* Collaborative and supportive team environment

* Exposure to high-profile clients including developers, planners, and architects

* Active social and charitable calendar

* Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

* 24 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off

* Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: DOE

Role: Senior Transport Planner

Please respond with your most up-to-date CV to be considered