2027 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme: Transport Planning in Cambridge

Before making an application, please browse all apprenticeship opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in Spring 2027.

These opportunities are for those who have A-levels or equivalent and looking to undertake a degree apprenticeship (level 6). We will close for applications on 15th January 2027.

Application process

• Application form
• Online strengths-based assessment
• CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process.
• Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

Eligibility

If you are successful and are offered an apprenticeship with us, you will enrol onto the BSc (Hons) Transport Planning degree course at Northeastern University London. The course is offered as online learning with one week of in-person teaching in London annually.

Their grade requirements:

• English and Maths Level 2
• Three A levels (or equivalent at BBB or above)
• At least Grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English

As a Transport Planning Apprentice, you’ll be part of a collaborative team helping to plan how people travel and how transport can better connect communities, support economic growth and contribute to a more sustainable future. From day one, you’ll combine your apprenticeship studies with hands-on experience across a diverse range of transport planning projects.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll learn how transport planners use evidence, data and innovative thinking to understand challenges and develop solutions that make a positive difference to people and places. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you could have opportunities to:

• Support the delivery of transport planning projects across the UK, with potential opportunities to contribute to international projects.
• Develop your skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation, understanding how evidence is used to inform transport decisions.
• Assist with research into transport trends, policies and strategies and explore how these influence the development of towns, cities and communities.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations and project proposals, developing your written and verbal communication skills.
• Work alongside colleagues from different disciplines, learning from their experience and bringing your own ideas and perspectives to the team.
• Support engagement with clients and stakeholders, building your confidence and understanding of their needs.
• Explore different areas of transport planning, helping you discover where your interests and strengths could take your career.
• Develop your professional network through project work, mentoring, training and opportunities to engage with the wider transport planning profession.

Your development will be supported throughout your apprenticeship. We don’t expect you to have all the skills or technical knowledge from day one. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and learn from the people around you, gradually taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Through your studies and practical project experience, you’ll build the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in transport planning. You’ll have opportunities to recognise and celebrate your progress along the way, while contributing to projects that can create more connected, inclusive and sustainable places for the future.

Candidate Specification

As well as the eligibility criteria detailed above, we are looking for future apprentices with the following strengths:

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future - visas must cover the duration of the apprenticeship. Successful candidates need to have resided in the country they have applied to for at least three years.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

About your development

An apprenticeship should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our apprenticeship roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs.

You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

Our social side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other apprentices, graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day.

Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Biannual salary reviews: We believe hard work should be recognised and rewarded.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.

Employee Ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Your voice matters

For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.

Lifestyle

33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.

10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.