Graduate Transport Planner

Carrington West; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West in Oxford is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to kick off your career by applying academic knowledge to real-world development projects and learn from experienced transport professionals.

You will gain exposure to transport assessments, travel plans and development planning across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes, with mentoring and structured progression as you build your technical and commercial understanding.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant transport/planning field.
• Interest in transport planning and development planning.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate written work.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness to learn new transport planning software and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Supporting transport planning work for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertaking data collection, research and analysis to support project delivery.
• Analysing traffic, transport and accessibility data.
• Assisting with junction capacity assessments and other technical transport analysis.
• Supporting senior team members with planning applications and development proposals.
• Liaising with colleagues, clients, local authorities and project stakeholders.
• Producing clear technical reports, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Developing understanding of relevant transport planning policy and guidance.
• Managing workload across multiple projects as experience grows.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Excel

Word

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or another relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Graduate Transport Planner

Oxford, £26000 - £28,0000 Salary DOE +

Are you looking to start your career in transport planning and put your academic knowledge into practice on real-world development projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy where you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced transport professionals and develop the technical skills needed to build a long-term career in the industry.

My client is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join their growing team in Oxford. You will be supported from the outset, gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of projects while developing your understanding of transport assessments, travel planning and development planning.

Build your career in transport planning

My client is an established consultancy working across transport planning and development infrastructure. You will become part of a collaborative team delivering transport solutions for a range of development projects.

As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge develops and gain valuable experience across different stages of the planning and development process.

What you will be doing

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be involved in a varied workload and will develop your technical and commercial understanding of transport planning.

You will be:

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Supporting transport planning work for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertaking data collection, research and analysis to support project delivery.
• Analysing traffic, transport and accessibility data.
• Assisting with junction capacity assessments and other technical transport analysis.
• Supporting senior members of the team with planning applications and development proposals.
• Liaising with colleagues, clients, local authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Producing clear technical reports, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Developing your understanding of relevant transport planning policy and guidance.
• Managing your workload across multiple projects as your experience develops.

What you will bring

To be considered for this Graduate Transport Planner opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or another relevant discipline.
• An interest in transport planning, development planning and the built environment.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to produce clear and accurate written work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• A willingness to learn new transport planning software and technical methodologies.

Previous transport planning experience, including a placement or internship, would be beneficial but is not essential.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is £26,000 - £28,000 per year dependent on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise through practical project experience and support from experienced transport planning professionals.

Your development and working environment

Based in Oxford, this role provides an excellent starting point for someone looking to establish yourself within the transport planning profession.

You will be given opportunities to broaden your project experience, develop your technical capabilities and take on greater responsibility as you progress. My client is committed to supporting professional development and providing a clear environment in which you can build your career.