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Assistant Transport Planner
Assistant Transport Planner
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK (East Region)
Working with a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy, we’re looking for an Assistant Transport Planner to join their expanding team in Cambridge. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone with around 18+ months of experience in transport planning who wants to grow their skill set in a supportive, project-heavy environment.
An ideal role for early-career professionals, this position allows you to:
- Build technical expertise
- Gain hands-on project experience
- Learn from senior colleagues
- Contribute effectively to project delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in executing small to medium transport planning projects, aiding senior team members with coordination and programme management.
- Contribute to Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, and Technical Notes.
- Support site visits and provide input to inform scheme development.
- Utilise tools such as AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions (ARCADY / PICADY), and transport modelling software.
- Attend project team, client, and Local Highway Authority meetings alongside senior colleagues.
- Support documentation for public consultations.
- Develop relationships with architects, planners, and highways officers.
- Assist with inputs to fee proposals and project documentation.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- 18+ months of experience in a transport planning context.
- Basic understanding of relevant guidance and planning policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in teams while managing workload independently.
- Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, or similar.
Benefits
- Pension scheme and private healthcare.
- Generous annual leave, including buy/sell options.
- Performance-related bonus and annual salary review.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
- Cycle-to-work scheme plus enhanced benefits package.
- Support for professional membership and continuous professional development (CPD).
- Recognised for resilience with social events and team activities.
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This is a fantastic chance to join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects, offering clear progression and exposure to diverse development work.
Next Steps: Apply now or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on 07787 736 270.
Aldwych Consulting is committed to diversity and equality. This role is open to all, and terminology in this advert is not meant to exclude any applicants under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can accommodate reasonable adjustments for your application.
Candidates must hold UK work authorization.
Note: For Conduct Regulations 2003, this advert is promoted as an Employment Agency by Aldwych Consulting. Temporary/contract roles advertise as an Employment Business.
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