Graduate Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services firm in Peterborough is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to develop sustainable transport solutions. This role involves data analysis, reporting, and project planning in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive network. Enjoy benefits such as a pension scheme, enhanced leave policies, and various employee programs in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work schemes

Enhanced leave options

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• A degree or expected graduation in a relevant subject is required.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of transport solutions for efficient travel.
• Gather and analyze data for planning projects.
• Contribute to reports and real-world transport system projects.

Skills

Great communication skills

Collaborative approach

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or related subject

Job description

Overview

Job Description

About The Role

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You’ll be joining our Highways Maintenance Transport Planning team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you'll be starting your career in a dynamic and impactful field, supporting the development of transport solutions that improve how people travel. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to help gather and analyse data, contribute to reports, and assist in planning projects that shape sustainable and efficient transport systems. This role is all about learning, growing your understanding of the industry, and making a meaningful contribution to real-world projects from day one. Our 2 year structured graduate programme is all about helping you grow into one of our future leaders.

We’ll give you challenges that stretch you, chances to learn new skills, and all the support you need along the way.

As an M Group Graduate, you can look forward to

• Tailored development workshops with monthly bite-sized virtual sessions and quarterly face-to-face events, plus teambuilding activities to grow your confidence, build leadership skills and connect with people from across the business.
• The Early Careers Network run by graduates and apprentices like you, where you can share ideas, work together and get involved in exciting projects
• A strong support network with our Early Careers team and colleagues ready to guide you, answer your questions and cheer you on.
• Support for your professional development with advice and resources to help you work towards your professional qualifications.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related subject (or are due to graduate this year)
• Great communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• A collaborative approach and a drive to make a difference.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another.

We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process.

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