Graduate Transport Planner: Rail & Strategy Hybrid

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM invites applications for a Graduate Transport Planner position based in Manchester, UK. The role sits within our Rail Planning team, supporting senior staff with technical input across transport projects and building a broad understanding of transport planning beyond rail.

Training and development are provided in a collaborative, positive culture with hybrid working options. You will begin by assisting in data collection, model development, and scheme appraisal, while progressing toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2:1 or above in relevant fields.
• Masters degree would be an advantage.
• Transport Planning modules or experience would be an advantage.
• Good technical understanding of Transport Planning.
• Interest in Transport Planning and career development.
• Rail industry knowledge would be an advantage.
• Willing to pursue chartership with TPS, CIHT, or ICE.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly.
• Effective communication with internal and external clients.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work with the team.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and analysis
• Development of transport strategies and plans
• Developing and applying transport demand and operational models
• Scheme development and appraisal
• Preparation of transport assessments for developments
• Preparation of business cases for transport schemes
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients, other discipline members and stakeholders

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Prioritization

Independent working

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or an MSc in Transport Planning (2:1)

Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or Transport Planning (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM invites applications for a Graduate Transport Planner position based in Manchester, UK. The role sits within our Rail Planning team, supporting senior staff with technical input across transport projects and building a broad understanding of transport planning beyond rail.

Training and development are provided in a collaborative, positive culture with hybrid working options. You will begin by assisting in data collection, model development, and scheme appraisal, while progressing toward