Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Leeds/Manchester - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their innovative team. This position involves designing sustainable transport solutions and collaborating on impactful projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a passion for the infrastructure sector, with a competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in the Infrastructure sector.
• Ability to remain calm in new situations.

Responsibilities

• Designing cycle routes.
• Assessing traffic impacts.
• Creating transport strategies.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

Collaborative skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

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

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, 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 involved in impactful local and national projects, gaining early client exposure and professional development within an innovative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Your work will be diverse, including 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, presentations, bids, and proposals. You will also collaborate with clients, councils, and other professionals in meetings and workshops.

Learn more about our Transport Planning Services and review career stories of our graduates at Stantec | Career Stories.

About you:

We value your potential over past 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 the Infrastructure sector. Additionally, you will be:

• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new and changing situations, juggling various tasks effectively.
• A Perseverer: Persistent in facing setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence.
• A Collaborator: Effective in working with diverse groups, considering others' perspectives.
• A Problem-Solver: Enthusiastic about sharing ideas and challenging conventional thinking.

Please note, our graduates are expected to work in the office 4 days per week for adequate support and team engagement.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits including holiday buy and sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent employment to support your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you towards chartership
• A collaborative team environment and access to ERG networks. More info: Stantec Employee Resource Groups

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

For questions, see our Graduate FAQs. We look forward to your application!

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