Graduate Transport Planner

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering a Graduate Transport Planner position in Manchester. The role focuses on developing transport thinking through data analytics, modelling, and advisory work to support sustainable urban mobility.

You will contribute to reports, economic appraisals and travel demand analysis across major UK projects. The opportunity emphasizes low carbon transport modes, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to work on high-profile programmes while gaining broad experience

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Primary study areas in 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; Python; SQL; Power BI.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical skills

GIS

Spatial analysis

Research

Report writing

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

QGIS

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning or related field

Primary study areas: Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography & Geospatial Science or Urban Planning

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

QGIS

ArcGIS

SATURN

CUBE

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Graduate Transport Planner - Manchester

See it differently

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

Is this role right for you?

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; Python; SQL; 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

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.

Closing Date: Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to 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.