Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Edinburgh/Glasgow - 2025 (immediate start)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their Transport Planning team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You'll work on various transport infrastructure projects, contributing to research and technical reports. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Qualifications

• Keen interest in infrastructure and transport planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze data for technical reports.
• Support public consultations and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Transport, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

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 Transport Planning team to be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, joining our 2025 Graduate Programme. Please note, this role is for an immediate start.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport? Join our market leading Transport Planning team in Scotland as part of our 2025 Graduate Programme.

About the Role

You’ll work on exciting infrastructure and planning projects across all modes of transport—bus, rail, road, ferry, cycling, and active travel. Our team supports public sector clients with strategies, appraisals, and business cases that make a real difference to communities.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct research, analyse data, and contribute to technical reports
• Use tools like ArcGIS for data visualisation and policy reviews
• Support public consultations, presentations, and project proposals
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues across disciplines to meet project goals

What You’ll Bring

• A keen interest in infrastructure and transport planning
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A collaborative and curious mindset

You’ll be part of a UK-wide team, giving you exposure to a variety of people, projects, and disciplines.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Take a look at our Transport Planning service line: Transport Planning Services. 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 Geography, Transport, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline 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 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

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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