Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Ashford - 2026

STANTEC; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Ashford is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. Candidates will develop key transport planning skills while working on impactful projects. The ideal applicant holds a relevant Bachelor’s degree and possesses strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• Interest in the Infrastructure sector.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to develop transport planning expertise.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Design and assess sustainable transport schemes.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Geography / Transport / Engineering / Maths / Economics or Physics

Job description

Overview

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role

We are looking for a Graduate Transport Planner for our Infrastructure team to be based in Ashford, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your transport planning expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

The Transport Planning team is a dynamic mix of apprentices, graduates and professionals. You will be immersed in impactful local and national projects, allowing you to gain early client exposure and exceptional professional development within an innovative and multi-disciplinary environment.

Your work will be diverse, encompassing everything from designing cycle routes and assessing traffic impacts to promoting active travel and creating transport strategies for new towns.

You will contribute to a variety of projects, including preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, designing sustainable transport and road safety schemes, using advanced software for transport modeling and impact analysis, conducting research, liaising with external suppliers, and preparing reports, presentations, bids, and proposals. You\'ll also collaborate with clients, councils, and other professionals in meetings and workshops.

The team work on a wide range of public and private sector projects. Our portfolio includes major initiatives like the A326 Corridor study, Green Park business park development, SEGRO estate redevelopment, large-scale residential projects such as Huntley Wharf and Station Hill, the Agratas giga battery plant, and the Environment Agency\'s River Thames Relief scheme.

Take a look at our Transport Planning service line:- Transport Planning Services (stantec.com), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec | Career Stories

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Geography / Transport / Engineering / Maths / Economics or Physics and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:-

• An Adapter - You\'re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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