Graduate Transport Consultant - Leeds/Newcastle - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Consultant in Leeds or Newcastle to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves working on diverse transport projects, collaborating with clients, and developing strategies for sustainable transport solutions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a proactive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and a strong support system to foster professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Keen interest in the Infrastructure sector.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design cycle routes and assess traffic impacts.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Collaborate with clients and councils on various projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography or related field

Job description

Overview

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We're looking for a Graduate Transport Consultant to join our highly successful Transport team in our Leeds or Newcastle office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

The Transport Planning team is a dynamic mix of apprentices, graduates and professionals. You'll be immersed in impactful local and national projects, allowing you to gain early client exposure and exceptional professional development within an innovative and multi-disciplinary environment.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment and will benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

Your role:

• Work on a diverse range of tasks including designing cycle routes and assessing traffic impacts, promoting active travel and creating transport strategies for new towns.
• Contribute to projects by preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, designing sustainable transport and road safety schemes, using software for transport modelling and impact analysis, conducting research, liaising with external suppliers, and preparing reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with clients, councils and other professionals in meetings and workshops.
• Work on a wide range of public and private sector projects across the North of England, including a major freight interchange, business cases for new rail stations, supporting urban public transport systems and regenerating towns and cities.

Take a look at our Transport Planning service line and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography (or related field), and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:

• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Focused Individual - You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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