Assistant Transport Planner in CB1

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Assistant Transport Planner - Cambridge\n\nI'm working with a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy that's looking for an Assistant Transport Planner to join their expanding Cambridge team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 18 months+ experience in transport planning who wants to continue developing their skills while working on a variety of projects in a supportive environment. \nThis role is ideal for someone early in their career looking to build technical capability, gain project exposure, and learn from experienced colleagues while contributing to project delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssist in the delivery of small to medium transport planning projects, supporting senior team members with coordination and programme management\nPrepare and contribute to Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, and Technical Notes\nSupport site visits and provide input to inform scheme development\nWork with tools such as AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions (ARCADY / PICADY) and transport modelling software\nAttend project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings alongside senior colleagues\nSupport the preparation of materials for public consultations\nBuild relationships with architects, planners and highways officers\nAssist with inputs to proposals and project documentation\n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\nDegree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or related discipline\nAround 18 months+ experience within transport planning\nBasic understanding of relevant guidance and planning policy\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work within a team and manage own workload\nExperience with AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions (ARCADY / PICADY) or similar tools\n\nBenefits\n\nPension scheme and private healthcare\nGenerous annual leave with buy/sell options\nPerformance-related bonus and annual salary review\nFlexible hybrid working\nCycle-to-work scheme and enhanced benefits package\nProfessional membership support and CPD\nSocial events and team activities\nThis is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, offering clear progression and exposure to a wide range of development projects.\n\nIf you are seeking a transport planning role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).\n\nAldwych Consulting values and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business