Graduate Transport Planner - Infrastructure - Reading - 2026

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

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Reading is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner for its 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves designing transport solutions, collaborating on local and national projects, and developing professional skills within a dynamic team. Candidates need a relevant Bachelor's degree and a passion for infrastructure. The position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression towards chartership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Interest in infrastructure is essential.
• Ability to work in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Design cycle routes and assess traffic impacts.
• Create transport strategies and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with clients and external suppliers.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

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 Reading, to join 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 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 such as preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, designing sustainable transport and road safety schemes, using advanced transport modeling software, conducting research, liaising with external suppliers, and preparing reports, presentations, bids, and proposals. You will also work with clients, councils, and other professionals in meetings and workshops.

The Reading team focuses on the Thames Valley and South Coast, working on projects like the A326 Corridor study, Green Park development, SEGRO estate redevelopment, residential projects such as Huntley Wharf and Station Hill, the Agratas giga battery plant, and the Environment Agency's River Thames Relief scheme.

Learn more about our Transport Planning services: Transport Planning Services (stantec.com) and review our graduate career stories: Stantec | Career Stories.

About you:

At Stantec, 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 infrastructure.

• Adaptability: You can stay calm in new and changing situations, handling diverse tasks effectively.
• Perseverance: You approach challenges with confidence and determination, even when faced with setbacks.
• Collaboration: You work well with others, considering different perspectives to achieve better outcomes.
• Problem-solving: You enjoy analyzing situations and challenging conventional thinking.

Please note, our 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 and sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent employment to support your long-term career
• Professional progression towards chartership
• A collaborative environment, including our ERG network: Stantec Employee Resource Groups

Applicants must have the unconditional 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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