Graduate Transport Planner (Chesterfield)

At AECOM we have a number of exciting opportunities across the UK & Ireland for graduates to work within our Transport Planning Team. Our team covers all areas of transport planning, from pedestrian and highway modelling, to public transport and spatial planning. As an integrated team, we provide design and planning advice from inception through to detailed design, often working alongside engineers, architects and master planners in multi-disciplinary teams. We are looking for an ambitious team player who wishes to assist in developing and communicating innovative and effective approaches to the analysis of public expenditure in a collaborative environment. The role will suit a self‑motivated individual looking to begin their career in a dynamic team and to better understand how economic theory can be used to help solve real‑world, practical challenges. We will provide you with all the training and support you need to progress your career and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in data collection and analysis
• Reviewing and building economic models
• Reviewing and drafting infrastructure proposal documents and associated business cases
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients and members of other disciplines

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or an MSc in Transport Planning with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• A Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or Transport Planning would be an advantage
• Transport Planning modules or experience would be an advantage
• Demonstratable experience in the use of Python or R for data processing would be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Transport Planning
• Demonstrable interest in Transport Planning and developing a career in this industry
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the TPS, CIHT, or ICE
• Good Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing, with confidence to engage with a variety of people and to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative and focus. Right to work in the UK.

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