Graduate to Assistant Transport Planner

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Transport Planner to join our busy Transport Planning team in Northampton on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with a broad understanding of transport planning, particularly in development planning, and an interest in supporting public sector schemes.
Our Cambridge office is located in the vibrant heart of the city. A short walk from the historic University of Cambridge and the bustling city centre, it offers excellent access to the River Cam, local parks, and the renowned Botanic Gardens. With direct connections to London, it’s perfectly situated for convenient travel and collaboration with colleagues and clients.
We work with outstanding clients on some of the region’s most exciting projects. Our team has contributed to a range of high-profile schemes, including the North West Cambridge Development (Eddington), Addenbrooke’s Hospital Biomedical Campus, Waterbeach Barracks and Airfield, Tendring and Colchester Borders Garden Community, and Alconbury Weald.
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects—from large, strategic land development proposals to smaller sites, as well as strategic infrastructure and public sector commissions. This role offers an excellent platform to develop your transport planning skills within a wider multidisciplinary environment.
Support the technical delivery of transportation projects
Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and a range of transport studies
Collaborate with clients, design teams, local authorities and the public
This position offers significant opportunities for career progression and personal development, supported by mentoring, training and guidance towards professional qualifications.
Understanding of the planning system with experience in Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, junction modelling/analysis and relevant software packages
Strong numerical skills with experience managing budget and quality at project level
Chartered Transport Planning Professional)
Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
Flexible working arrangements
Access to great projects and frameworks
Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions
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