Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Leeds/Manchester - 2026

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their Infrastructure team in Manchester. This role involves designing cycle routes, assessing traffic impacts, and collaborating on projects that promote active travel. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong teamwork skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and numerous other benefits in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell benefits

Income protection

Life assurance

Career progression support

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position.
• Interest in Infrastructure and Transport Planning is essential.
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design cycle routes and assess traffic impacts.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Use advanced software for transport modeling and create reports.

Skills

Adaptability

Persistence

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

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

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Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Leeds/Manchester - 2026, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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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 Infrastructure team to be based in Leeds or Manchester, 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, gaining early client exposure and professional development within an innovative environment.

Your work will include designing cycle routes, assessing traffic impacts, promoting active travel, and creating transport strategies for new towns.

You will contribute to projects like preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, designing sustainable transport and road safety schemes, using advanced software for transport modeling, conducting research, liaising with external suppliers, and preparing reports and proposals. You will collaborate with clients, councils, and other professionals.

See our Transport Planning services: Transport Planning Services (stantec.com), and learn about our graduate careers: Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

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 an interest in Infrastructure. You should be:

• An Adapter - Able to stay calm and flexible in dynamic situations.
• A Perseverer - Persistent and confident in facing challenges.
• A Collaborator - Effective in teamwork and considering others’ perspectives.
• A Problem-Solver - Curious and willing to challenge conventional thinking.

Note: Graduates are asked to come into the office 4 days a week for support and collaboration.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Benefits like holiday buy/sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent contract and career progression support
• A collaborative environment and ERG networks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

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, we have been serving UK communities for over 150 years. We focus on sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions, supporting economic growth and community development.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates. We ensure an accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments upon request.

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