Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Edinburgh/Glasgow - 2026

Stantec; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner based in Glasgow or Edinburgh for their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves researching, analyzing data, and collaborating on diverse transport infrastructure projects. Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression towards chartership

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure development.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Experience working collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis for transport projects.
• Write reports and review policies.
• Visualize data and support public consultations.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

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Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Edinburgh/Glasgow - 2026, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fc49042fcb7c

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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 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.

This team is involved in many exciting transport infrastructure and planning projects, including supporting public sector clients with strategies, appraisals, and business cases for services and networks for all modes of transport. This includes bus, road, rail, active travel, ferry, and cycling.

You will be part of a wider UK team located across Stantec’s offices, providing opportunities to work with various disciplines and projects. Your responsibilities include conducting research, data analysis, report writing, policy review, data visualisation with ArcGIS, and supporting public consultations, reports, presentations, and project proposals. Collaboration with clients and other disciplines is essential to meet project deadlines.

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

For more information, review our Transport Planning services: Transport Planning Services (stantec.com), and learn about our graduate career journeys: Stantec | Career Stories.

About you:

At Stantec, we value potential over experience. You should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Transport, Engineering, Maths, Economics, or Physics, and a keen interest in infrastructure. Additionally, you should be:

• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in changing situations and handle multiple tasks.
• A Perseverer: Able to stay composed and confident through setbacks.
• A Collaborator: Effective in working with diverse teams and considering different perspectives.
• A Problem-Solver: Eager to challenge conventional thinking and provide thoughtful insights.

Note: Graduates are expected to work in the office 4 days a week to ensure adequate support and team engagement.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Benefits like holiday buy/sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent employment to support your long-term career
• Professional progression towards chartership

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely. For questions, see our Graduate FAQs. We look forward to your application!

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About Stantec:

With over 32,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, Stantec has been serving UK clients for over 150 years. We focus on sustainable development, community well-being, and innovative infrastructure solutions, ensuring equal employment opportunities and an inclusive work environment.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.

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