Graduate Transport Planner | Hybrid Role | UK

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is offering a graduate Transport Planner role across the UK (St Albans/London) with a 2027 start. The team covers transport strategy, modelling, feasibility and development planning, collaborating across disciplines.

A strong academic background in civil engineering, geography, economics, maths or transport planning is required, with a path toward chartership and robust training. We anticipate a supportive environment with data analysis, modelling and report preparation, attending client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or an MSc in Transport Planning with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• A Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or Transport Planning would be an advantage
• Transport Planning modules or experience would be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Transport Planning
• Demonstrable interest in Transport Planning and developing a career in this industry
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the TPS, CIHT, or ICE
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
• You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and analysis
• Development of transport strategies and plans
• Developing and applying transport models
• Scheme development and appraisal
• Preparation of transport assessments for developments
• Preparation of business cases for transport schemes
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients, other discipline members and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths

MSc in Transport Planning (2:1 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is offering a graduate Transport Planner role across the UK (St Albans/London) with a 2027 start. The team covers transport strategy, modelling, feasibility and development planning, collaborating across disciplines.

A strong academic background in civil engineering, geography, economics, maths or transport planning is required, with a path toward chartership and robust training. We anticipate a supportive environment with data analysis, modelling and report preparation, attending client