Associate - Transport Planning

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a motivated Associate in Birmingham to lead transport planning and business case development. This role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transport projects and contribute to business growth. You will play a key role in shaping strategies and securing funding while enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about transforming communities and advancing your career in transport planning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Part-time options

Hybrid working options

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and Europe.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from bidding to client management.
• Focus on business case advisory and securing new work.

Skills

Transport Planning

Business Case Development

Multi-modal Cost-Benefit Analysis

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Building

Education

Master’s degree in Transport Planning

Chartership in Transport Planning/Engineering

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Associate in Birmingham to take a leading role in transport planning, appraisal, business case development, and wider innovation at Sweco. Following recent project wins, we aim to expand our Appraisal, Strategy & Advisory team to assist our clients in shaping plans and securing funding. The successful candidate will help deliver various transport planning projects and contribute to business development.

This role offers flexible working with at least three days in the office and options for adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

You will work within a team environment, supporting project delivery from bidding to client management. The focus areas include:

• Business case advisory
• Multi-modal transport appraisal & economics
• Work winning/ Securing new work

To be successful, you’ll need:

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and Europe, with the following qualities and experience:

• A Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, Economics, or related (desirable)
• Transport planning/engineering chartership or progress towards it (desirable)
• Thought leadership (desirable)
• Experience leading business case, policy, and strategy projects across modes
• Experience with multi-modal cost-benefit analysis
• Experience with local government projects and frameworks
• Understanding of local government priorities
• Innovative transport scheme development (desirable)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and share knowledge

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience with transportation projects for local authorities
• Aspiring to lead and grow in transport planning and business case development
• Ability to build client and team relationships

If you have the required skills and want career progression, get in touch.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!

About Us

We plan and design sustainable communities and cities, addressing urbanisation challenges, digitalisation, and sustainability, combining global expertise with local presence.

We promote work-life balance with flexible hours, part-time, and hybrid working options.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We foster an inclusive culture, promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.

We support the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident employer. For assistance with the application process, contact [emailprotected] with your details.

Note: We may close vacancies early. Our recruitment team works with trusted agencies; speculative CVs are not accepted and become property of Sweco.

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