Location: Cambridge
Position: Associate Transport Planner
Salary: £60k+ (dependent on experience)
About the Company:
We are working with a well-established and growing transport consultancy with a strong presence across Cambridge and the wider East of England. The consultancy provides high-quality transport planning and development infrastructure advice across a broad range of sectors, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, science and technology parks, logistics, retail, and strategic urban extensions.
Their project portfolio ranges from small-scale infill developments through to major strategic growth sites and new settlements. They work closely with developers, land promoters, planning consultants, and local authorities to deliver commercially aware, policy-compliant, and deliverable transport solutions.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of development-led projects across Cambridge and the surrounding region, the consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Transport Planner to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planning professional seeking to take on a leadership role, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the strategic growth of a successful consultancy.
The Role:
As an Associate Transport Planner, you will play a key role in leading and delivering transport planning inputs across a wide range of development projects, from early feasibility and site promotion stages through to planning submission and determination.
You will be responsible for managing projects, maintaining client relationships, and providing technical oversight, while supporting the development of junior team members. The role offers a clear pathway towards senior leadership within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Environmental Statement chapters.
Oversee junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling (e.g. Junctions 9, LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY), ensuring technical robustness.
Manage and deliver multiple projects, ensuring outputs are completed on time and within budget.
Provide strategic input into site access, masterplanning, and development layouts.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and local/highway authorities.
Lead and support negotiations with planning and highway authorities to secure planning consent.
Mentor and support junior team members, providing technical guidance and professional development.
Contribute to business development activities, including preparing fee proposals and supporting bids.
Provide expert input into sustainable transport strategies, particularly in relation to active travel, public transport integration, and low-carbon development.
About You:
We are seeking a confident and experienced Associate Transport Planner with:
A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
Typically 6+ years’ experience in UK development planning (consultancy preferred).
A strong understanding of the UK planning system and transport assessment process.
Proven experience leading Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and project delivery.
Strong technical capability, including experience with junction modelling software such as Junctions 9 and LinSig.
Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
Leadership qualities with experience mentoring or managing junior staff.
Chartered or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CIHT / TPS).
A proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused approach.
Why Join This Company?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy that offers:
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Clear progression to senior leadership roles.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
The opportunity to lead high-profile and complex development projects across Cambridge and the wider region.