Graduate Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Cambridge seeks a motivated Graduate Transport Planner to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves supporting senior planners on feasibility studies, analyzing transport data, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills while demonstrating an interest in sustainable transport. This opportunity promises a collaborative environment focused on professional development and real-world impact, aimed at improving urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Qualifications

• Graduate or within 1–2 years post-grad.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Familiarity with travel demand modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support senior planners on feasibility studies and transport assessments.
• Analyze transport data and produce clear professional reports.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement: workshops and client meetings.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Good written and verbal communication

Interest in sustainable transport

Teamwork and multitasking

Education

BSc or MEng/MSc in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science

Tools

VISSIM

Aimsun

QGIS

ArcGIS

Excel

Python

R

VBA

Job description

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

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An innovative transport consultancy is seeking a motivated Graduate Transport Planner to join our multi-disciplinary team. You’ll work on sustainable urban mobility, active travel, traffic modelling, and planning applications, gaining hands‑on experience with industry software and client engagement while contributing to real‑world projects that improve accessibility and reduce carbon.

They are a growing transport consultancy specialising in evidence‑based transport planning, active travel strategies, and low‑carbon mobility solutions for public and private sector clients. Their team blends technical modelling, policy knowledge and stakeholder engagement to deliver pragmatic, creative outcomes. They value professional development, collaboration and a healthy work–life balance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support senior planners on feasibility studies, transport assessments (TA), Travel Plans, and active travel audits.
• Collect, process and analyse transport data (traffic counts, pedestrian/cycle counts, travel survey data).
• Build, run and interpret microsimulation / strategic models (VISSIM, Aimsun, TRANSYT, Paramics, SATURN, VISSIM, or similar) — or support model development.
• Prepare clear, professional reports, appendices, technical notes and planning submission materials.
• Produce plan drawings, diagrams and maps using GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) and CAD where required.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement: workshops, client meetings, and presentations.
• Contribute to sustainable transport advice: active travel, micro‑mobility, public transport accessibility, and demand management.
• Keep up to date with national and local transport policy and guidance (e.g., NPPF, local transport strategies, LTN/Manual for Streets principles).
• Support business development activities and bid writing as required.

What they’re looking for (Person specification)

• A degree (BSc or MEng/MSc) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field. Graduate or within 1–2 years post‑grad.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel) and datasets.
• Good written and verbal communication — able to present technical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrable interest in sustainable transport and urban design.
• Able to work in a team, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Exposure to transport modelling software (VISSIM, Aimsun, SATURN, VISUM, EMME), GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS), or CAD.
• Experience with Python, R, or VBA for data analysis and automation.
• Familiarity with travel demand modelling, STATS19, or TRICS.
• Experience of producing Travel Plans, TAs, or TSRs as part of planning submissions.
• Membership or working towards membership of Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) or Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).