Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in the search for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within a collaborative and ambitious environment, offering strong career progression and the chance to play a key role in project delivery and client management.

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 experience
Membership of a relevant professional organisation
Minimum 5 years' experience in transport planning
Strong knowledge and application of national design guidance
Ability to prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively

Role Responsibilities

Project manage transport planning schemes, including budget and programme management
Prepare, review, and occasionally approve technical reports including:
Transport Assessments
Transport Statements
Travel Plans
Technical Notes
Complete, review, and approve planning drawing requirements such as:
Visibility splays
Vehicle tracking diagrams
Access designs
Use modelling packages and methodologies to assess trip generation and distribution
Prepare appeal documentation including Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground
Manage client and local authority liaison
Support and mentor junior team members
Attend public consultation events, client meetings, appeal meetings, and Local Highway Authority meetings
Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions

Company Values

The consultancy operates around four core values:

Customer - Delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships
Openness - Encouraging transparent communication built on trust and collaboration
Results - Maintaining a commercial focus to add value and achieve successful project outcomes
Excellence - Continuously improving standards, staff support, and service deliveryThis position would suit an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step within a respected and growing consultancy.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)