Graduate Transport Planner

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a graduate to join its Transport planning practice in the UK. You will help develop transport strategy, policy, and business cases, applying data analytics and modelling to support low-carbon transport solutions across trains, trams, buses, and active modes.

You will prepare technical reports, conduct numerical analyses and use software like Excel, QGIS/ArcGIS, and other modelling tools, advancing your skills while contributing to major projects and local community impact.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Primary study areas include Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography & Geospatial Science or Urban Planning.
• Required technical skills: Data Analysis, Numerical Skills, GIS & Spatial Analysis, Research, Report Writing, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Desirable skills: Programming & Automation, Business Case & Economic Appraisal, Transport Modelling, Public Transport Planning Tools, SATURN, CUBE, Aimsun, Python, SQL, Podaris, Power BI.
• Full working rights in the UK and no more than 12 months of full-time experience.
• Graduation status: recently graduated or on track to graduate before employment.Seeking changemakers, innovative minds, growth seekers and adaptable adventurers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on technical analysis and findings.
• Undertake numerical analysis.
• Work with software tools from MS Excel to modelling packages.
• Contribute to technical, research and strategy reports.
• Solve technical problems and propose innovative solutions as experience grows.

Skills

Data Analysis

Numerical Skills

GIS

Spatial Analysis

Research

Report Writing

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

QGIS

ArcGIS

Education

Undergraduate or Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography & Geospatial Science or Urban Planning

Tools

SATURN

CUBE

Aimsun

Python

SQL

Podaris

Power BI

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our Transport planning practice is at the forefront in thinking about the future of our cities, towns, and transport networks – driving innovation, using systems thinking, data analytics and modelling together with an advisory mindset, to deliver what our clients need.

Low carbon transport is our priority, be it trains, trams, buses or active modes and smarter transport solutions.

We are involved in a broad range of projects; from developing transport strategy and policy, through business case development and economic appraisal, to the planning of new transport networks and systems. We are engaged in some of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, ranging from Northern Powerhouse Rail to Great Grid Upgrade and the Haweswater Aqueduct Replacement Programme. Alongside this, we make a real impact in our local communities, for example through active travel masterplans, and improving local public transport provision. We work for devolved administrations, local Councils, infrastructure operators and private sector organisations.

• Preparing reports on technical analysis and findings;
• Undertaking numerical analysis;
• Understanding various computer software tools ranging from Microsoft Excel through to specific modelling packages;
• Working on technical, research and strategy reports;
• Solving technical problems and providing innovative solutions as your level of experience develops

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• Primary study areas in a relevant discipline, such as Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography & Geospatial Science or Urban Planning.
• Required technical skills: Data Analysis & Numerical Skills; GIS & Spatial Analysis; Research; Report Writing; MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; QGIS or ArcGIS
• Desirable technical skills: Programming & Automation; Business Case & Economic Appraisal Skills; Transport Modelling; Public Transport Planning Tools; SATURN; CUBE; Aimsun; Python; SQL; Podaris; Power BI

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• Innovative minds: You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• Growth seekers: You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep developing.
• Adaptable adventurers: You are comfortable with uncertainty and adapt readily as projects and priorities evolve.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you’llhave access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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