At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in transport assessments and support project delivery with experienced planners.
- Company: Leading consultancy focused on transport and infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Launch your career in transport planning and make a real impact on communities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible/Hybrid (UK)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for transport, infrastructure, and shaping the places where people live and work? Are you looking to launch your career with a leading consultancy that will invest in your development from day one?
Our client is looking for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Transport Planner to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments, supporting projects from initial feasibility through to planning and delivery.
You'll work alongside experienced transport planners and engineers, gaining hands-on experience while developing the technical and professional skills needed to build a successful career in transport planning.
The Role
- Assist in preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Support the production of technical reports and planning documentation.
- Analyse traffic and transport data using industry-standard software.
- Contribute to junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling.
- Assist with site appraisals and transport feasibility studies.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support senior team members in delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
- Develop an understanding of UK transport planning policy and guidance.
About You
- Educated to degree level in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Passionate about transport, sustainable travel and infrastructure.
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Analytical with good problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Office applications.
- Eager to learn and develop within a collaborative environment.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Structured graduate training and mentoring programme.
- Support towards professional accreditation.
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to a wide variety of high-profile development and infrastructure projects.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- A supportive and inclusive working culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.
If you're ready to take the first step in your transport planning career and want to join a forward-thinking consultancy where your development is a priority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Graduate Transport Planner opportunity.
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