Transport Planner

Sweco UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

We are Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers. We are now seeking applicants for the November 2026 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme. In this cohort, we are recruiting to role – and right now we are looking for a Graduate Transport Modeller to join the Transport Modelling Team in Birmingham.

About the role

As a Graduate Transport Modeller you will contribute to the delivery of a wide variety of projects within a thriving transport business sector for several key clients. You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of work you produce, ensuring it is delivered in line with agreed timescales. You will bring a keen interest in transport and the urban environment to help shape the future of transportation, creating greener, cleaner, and more equitable systems that address the challenges of the 21st century. Our activities range from strategic multi‑modal modelling, data analytics, and microsimulation modelling to support transport appraisal and business case development through feasibility study to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of data analysis and visualisation using automation and scripting.
• Build skills in using bespoke transport modelling software, which you will learn how to master through the graduate scheme.
• Produce clear, well‑reasoned and persuasive reports that effectively interpret data and other evidence, ensuring findings are communicated effectively to stakeholders.
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver project requirements and add value for the client.
• Support engagement with key clients in remote and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Embark on the Transport Planning Society’s Professional Development Scheme, which supports your progression towards becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional.
• Participate in the two‑year blended learning experience, with a tailored programme delivered virtually and face‑to‑face, including structured masterclasses and internal insight sessions.
• Network and grow with the 2026 cohort, sharing knowledge with fellow graduates, mentors and leaders across the business.

Qualifications

You will have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements) and be confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).

Benefits

We offer a permanent position with an industry‑standard salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, life assurance, flexible start and finish times, part‑time and hybrid working options, and a professional development pathway toward chartered status.

Assessment centre

We will hold an assessment centre for this position in January/February 2026.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are also proud to be a Disability‑Confident employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco. We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs.