Graduate Transport Planner

Pell Frischmann Group Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pell Frischmann Group Ltd. in Birmingham is hiring two Graduate Transport Planners to join our dynamic team based in Birmingham city centre.

This role offers exposure to data-driven transport solutions across development and infrastructure projects. You will gain experience in policy development, scheme optioneering, business cases, travel plans reviews, and transport modelling, with supervision from industry experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis – Collect, process, and analyse transport data to identify trends.
• Scheme Development – Help develop transport proposals and initial designs using tools like AutoCAD.
• Transport Modelling – Support development and use of transport models for future scenarios.
• Business Cases & Scheme Appraisal – Assist in appraisals following DfT/TAG guidance.
• Development Planning – Support planning applications and travel plans reviews.
• GIS & Visualisation – Produce maps and spatial analyses using GIS.

Skills

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning/Geography/Civil Engineering/Urban Planning

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Transport modelling tools

Job description

We are hiring 2 Graduate Transport Planners in our Birmingham office.

About the role

We’re seeking two motivated Graduate Transport Planners to join our dynamic team based in Birmingham city centre. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and data-driven transport solutions across a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects.

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you’ll get experience in all aspects of transport planning, primarily focussed on public sector projects — including policy and strategy development, scheme optioneering and design, business cases, development control (reviewing transport assessment and travel plans), and transport modelling/appraisal. Our projects include corridor studies, active travel, public transport priority and road safety initiatives, taking a Healthy Streets approach. You’ll work in project teams under the guidance of our discipline experts, who will be responsible for supporting your professional development.

Please follow the below link to see one of our recent projects and the type of project you could be working on. As Transport Planners, we were responsible for assembling and maintaining the Birmingham Transport Plan (BTP) throughout its development. There are four big moves initiatives within the BTP, one of which involves ‘Transforming the City Centre’ through the introduction of City Centre Segments, an initiative to encourage sustainable travel. We helped to develop this concept and have continued to be involved in its ongoing design and implementation. Upon joining, You’ll also be enrolled onto our Graduate Programme, designed around the competence requirements of professional institutions and created to help you build a strong foundation for your career. The programme offers opportunities to network with other graduates across the Group while developing key skills in areas such as project management, business effectiveness and personal effectiveness, in addition to the day to day technical elements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Analysis– Collect, process, and analyse transport data (traffic, public transport, demographic) to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Scheme Development – Help develop transport proposals, including generating options and producing concept and preliminary designs, using tools such as AutoCAD.
• Transport Modelling– Support the development and use of transport models to assess future scenarios and the potential impacts of scheme.
• Business Cases & Scheme Appraisal– Assist in the appraisal of projects in line with DfT/TAG guidance and contribute to business cases.
• Development Planning– Support Development Control activities on behalf of Local Highway Authorities, including reviewing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans submitted as part of Planning Applications.
• GIS & Visualisation– Produce maps, figures, and spatial analysis using GIS tools.
• Sustainable Transport– Contribute to active travel, public transport, and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Reporting– Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Stakeholder Support– Attend meetings and assist with client and stakeholder engagement.
• Project Support– Help manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects.

Right to work

This role forms part of a structured Graduate Programme and is not eligible for employer sponsorship at any stage. You must therefore have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme and be able to continue employment beyond this period without sponsorship.

What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are; Essential or Preferred?

Essential

• Batchelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related subject.
• N/A

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related subject.
• Placement or internship experience in a related field
• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS)
• Awareness of UK transport policy and appraisal frameworks (e.g., TAG)
• Awareness of data analysis or modelling tools
• Understanding of sustainable transport and active travel principles