Graduate Transport Planner (Development planning)

Curtins Consulting Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits package

Award-winning training and development

Employee ownership benefits

STEM outreach and community engagement

Employee Extras: holiday lodges

Job summary

Curtins, an employee-owned engineering consultancy, invites applications for a Graduate Transport Planner in Leeds. You will work with experienced planners, engineers and consultants on transport assessments, travel plans and planning reports, developing your technical and professional skills.

Our structured Curtins Graduate Academy accelerates your growth through mentoring, technical training and support towards Chartered status, with exposure to residential, commercial and regeneration

Qualifications

• We are looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and interested in how development projects are planned and delivered.
• Ideal candidates may be studying towards or have recently completed a degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Town Planning, or related disciplines.
• A MSc in Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning, or Development Planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Support the production of Travel Plans and technical planning reports.
• Analyse traffic, transport and movement data.
• Assist with junction assessments and development impact studies.
• Support planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Work alongside planners, civil engineers and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Attend client meetings, project discussions and stakeholder consultations.
• Participate in wider Curtins activities including STEM outreach, charity initiatives and community projects.

Skills

Analytical

Education

Transport Planning MSc

MSc in Transport Planning

Geography

Urban Planning

Civil Engineering

Town Planning

MSc in Transport Engineering

MSc in Development Planning

Job description

At Curtins, we're an employee-owned engineering consultancy driven by a simple ambition: to create a better built environment for everyone.

For over 65 years, we've delivered practical, innovative and sustainable solutions that make a positive impact on communities across the UK and Ireland. From major regeneration schemes and commercial developments to education, healthcare and residential projects, our work helps shape the places where people live, learn, work and thrive.

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you'll work alongside experienced planners, engineers and consultants, contributing to a wide range of projects while developing the technical and professional skills you need to build your career.

Whether you're interested in transport assessments, active travel & sustainable mobility, highways or public transport, we'll give you the experience, guidance and support to find the areas that interest you most and develop your expertise in development planning.

What You'll Be Doing

You will support the planning and development process, helping clients bring projects forward from initial concept through to planning approval.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Supporting the production of Travel Plans and technical planning reports.
• Analysing traffic, transport and movement data.
• Assisting with junction assessments and development impact studies.
• Supporting planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Working alongside planners, civil engineers and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Attending client meetings, project discussions and stakeholder consultations.
• Taking part in wider Curtins activities including STEM outreach, charity initiatives and community projects.

What kind of projects will I get to work on?

You'll be involved in projects across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Residential developments.
• Urban regeneration schemes.
• Commercial and industrial projects.
• Education and healthcare developments.
• Mixed-use masterplans.
• Strategic land and development opportunities.

You'll help assess how developments interact with the transport network and support clients through the planning process, helping turn ideas into deliverable projects.

How will Curtins support my development?

Our goal is simple: to help you become the best engineer you can be.

Through the Curtins Graduate Academy, you'll follow a structured development programme designed to accelerate both your technical and professional growth.

You’ll benefit from:

• A structured graduate development programme.
• Dedicated mentoring and coaching.
• Regular technical and professional skills training.
• Support towards professional registration and Chartership.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and sectors.
• Opportunities to build your network across the business.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and interested in how development projects are planned and delivered.

You’ll ideally be studying towards or have recently completed a degree in:

• Transport Planning
• Geography
• Urban Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Town Planning
• Geography or a related discipline

It would also be advantageous to hold an MSc in Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning, or Development Planning.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who share our values:

• Integrity - Doing the right thing.
• Being Human - Supporting and respecting others.
• Curiosity - Asking questions and seeking better solutions.
• Impact - Making a meaningful difference through our work.

Why join Curtins?

As an employee-owned business, every person at Curtins contributes to and benefits from our success.

Alongside exciting projects and a supportive culture, you'll enjoy:

• Industry-leading benefits package.
• Award-winning training and development programmes.
• Employee ownership benefits.
• Opportunities to get involved in STEM, charity and community initiatives.
• Access to our unique Employee Extras, including our 5-star holiday lodges.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a business where your ideas matter, your development is supported and your contribution makes a real difference.

Build your future with Curtins.

We value diversity and respect all differences in people. We invite enthusiastic individuals who share in our values of teamwork, client focus, integrity, and quality to apply to join us.