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Transport Planner
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The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our busy Transport Planning team in Cambridge on a permanent basis.
The role would suit a Transport Planner with a broad understanding of the profession, experience in development planning projects, and an interest in supporting public sector clients and infrastructure schemes.
About The Role
You will work on a diverse range of projects, from strategic land promotion and development proposals through to infrastructure delivery, active travel initiatives, regeneration schemes, and public sector commissions.
Based in our Cambridge office, you'll work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, developing your transport planning skills and experience across a variety of exciting regional projects. You'll collaborate with colleagues across transport planning, infrastructure, environmental, and engineering disciplines to help deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for our clients.
YOUR IMPACT
You will support the technical delivery of transportation projects, including:
- Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
- Supporting transport studies, feasibility assessments, and technical analysis.
- Undertaking junction modelling, capacity assessments, and transport analysis.
- Supporting the delivery of strategic land development and public sector projects.
- Assisting with project budget, programme, and quality management.
- Liaising with clients, multidisciplinary design teams, local authorities, statutory consultees, and the public.
- Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and planning documentation.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
You'll also have opportunities for career progression and professional development, with mentoring and training to support you towards professional qualifications.
About You
You will be degree qualified, ideally in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline.
You Will Have
- Experience and a good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to transport planning.
- Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
- Experience supporting development planning projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, or strategic land development schemes.
- An interest in, or experience of, working on public sector transport and infrastructure projects.
- Experience of junction modelling, capacity assessments, and transport analysis.
- Experience using relevant transport planning and modelling software packages.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting project budget and quality management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Desirable
- Experience working with local authorities, public sector bodies, or infrastructure providers.
- Experience supporting sustainable transport, active travel, or regeneration projects.
- Working towards, or interested in achieving, a professional qualification such as Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) status.
- Membership of, or aspiration to join, a relevant professional institution such as CIHT or TPS.
This version aligns more closely with Stantec's focus on multidisciplinary working, sustainable communities, public sector delivery, and strategic land development while remaining realistic for a Transport Planner-level role.
WHY JOIN US
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
- We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development as well as paid-for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supporting you to become professionally qualified.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK – we want you to be part of it!
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
- Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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