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:
1. Write, review, and approve technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Technical Notes
2. Prepare documentation for appeals, including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground
3. Project manage schemes, ensuring efficient budget and time management
4. Liaise with clients and officers, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder management
5. Assist with the training and mentoring of junior staff
6. Complete, review, and approve planning drawings, including visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, and access designs
7. Attend Public Consultation events, project team/client meetings, appeal hearings, and Local Highway Authority meetings
8. Prepare fee proposals and tenders for new projects
9. Apply knowledge of modelling packages and methodologies for trip generation and distribution calculations
Skills & Experience Required:
1. Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
2. Membership of a relevant professional organisation
3. At least 5 years of experience in transport planning
4. Strong knowledge and application of national design guidance
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Proficiency in using computer-based systems, including Microsoft programs
7. Ability to manage your own workload and delegate tasks effectively
Role-Specific Requirements:
1. Ability to attend and present at Public Consultations and stakeholder meetings
2. Proficiency in reviewing and approving planning-related technical drawings
3. Strong client liaison skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary
2. Company bonus scheme
3. Annual appraisals and salary reviews
4. Private healthcare
5. Clear path for career progression with skill development opportunities
6. Collaborative and supportive team environment
7. Exposure to high-profile clients including developers, planners, and architects
8. Active social and charitable calendar
9. Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
10. 24 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off
11. 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.
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