Graduate Transport Planner | Assistant Transport Planner in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner for their Birmingham team. This role offers a motivated graduate the chance to gain hands-on experience in various transport planning projects across the UK. Responsibilities include preparing transportation assessments, conducting data analyses, and supporting senior staff on reports. A degree in a relevant field and strong analytical skills are essential. This full-time, permanent position promises a supportive work environment for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Undertake data collection, analysis, and interpret survey results.
• Support junction capacity modelling.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Transport Planner | Assistant Transport Planner

Location: Birmingham

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected transport planning consultancy as they look to appoint a Graduate Transport Planner to their growing Birmingham team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career in transport planning. You will work alongside an experienced team of transport planners and engineers, gaining exposure to a wide range of development planning projects across the South West and the wider UK.

You will be involved in:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertaking data collection, analysis, and interpreting survey results
• Supporting junction capacity modelling (e.g., Junctions, LinSig - training provided)
• Contributing to feasibility studies and access appraisals
• Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD (training provided)
• Supporting senior staff in the preparation of reports and client advice

Requirements:

• Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related field
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Genuine interest in transport planning, development, and the built environment

Interested?