Level: Assistant to Associate Transport Planner – Development Planning
Location: Cambridge, UK
Department: Transport Planning / Development Planning
Role Overvie
wWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Transport Planner to support our Development Planning team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of transport assessments, travel plans, and supporting technical documents for a wide range of residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments
.Working closely with Associate and Senior Transport Planners, you will contribute to the delivery of transport planning projects from initial feasibility through to planning application and post-consent stages. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills, gain exposure to the planning process, and build a career in transport and development planning
.Key Responsibiliti
- esAssist in the preparation of Transport Assessments (TAs), Transport Statements (TSs), Travel Plans, and other supporting planning document
- s.Collect, analyse, and interpret transport, traffic, and accessibility dat
- a.Undertake site visits and assess local transport conditions, infrastructure, and accessibilit
- y.Support the preparation of planning application submissions and technical report
- s.Use transport planning software and spreadsheets to undertake data analysis and forecastin
- g.Assist with junction capacity assessments and traffic impact studie
- s.Prepare plans, figures, and presentation materials for reports and client meeting
- s.Liaise with clients, local authorities, developers, architects, and other project stakeholders under supervisio
- n.Research local and national transport planning policies and guidanc
- e.Support senior team members in project management, programme monitoring, and report productio
- n.Maintain accurate project records and contribute to quality assurance procedure
s.Skills and Experie
nceEssen
- tialDegree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipl
- ine.Strong written and verbal communication ski
- lls.Good analytical and problem-solving abilit
- ies.Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPo
- int.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary t
- eam.Strong attention to detail and organisational ski
lls.Desi
- rablePrevious experience in transport planning, development planning, highways, or related consultancy
- work.Familiarity with UK planning policy and transport guid
- ance.Experience using transport planning software such as Junctions, LinSig, TRICS, GIS, or similar t
- ools.Membership of, or aspiration to join, a relevant professional institution such as the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) or Transport Planning Society (
- TPS).Full UK driving lic
ence.Personal Attr
- ibutesEnthusiastic and proactive approach to lea
- rning.Strong interpersonal skills and professional att
- itude.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet dead
- lines.Interest in sustainable transport, placemaking, and development pla
- nning.Commitment to delivering high-quality work and client se
rvice.Career Deve
lopmentThis role provides a structured pathway towards progression to Transport Planner and Senior Transport Planner positions. You will receive mentoring from experienced professionals and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across Cambridge, the East of England, and the wi
der UK.
- BenefitsCompetitive
- salary.Professional development and training
- support.Professional membership fees
- covered.Pension
- scheme.Flexible and hybrid working arran
- gements.Annual leave entitlement and wellbeing init
- iatives.Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects and sustainable transport
schemes….