Transport Planning Graduate Scheme

targetjobs UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Transport Planning Graduate. In this role, you will work on various projects and support the development of sustainable transport solutions. You will need a degree in a relevant discipline and a passion for consultancy. The position offers training, professional development opportunities, and a starting salary between £31,000 and £33,500, with benefits including generous annual leave and volunteer days.

Benefits

Settling-in payment of £2,500

33 days annual leave

Two paid annual volunteer days

Enhanced maternity scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Desire to work collaboratively and challenge oneself.
• Comfortable with learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design people-focused transport solutions.
• Support planning applications and infrastructure delivery.
• Conduct economic analysis for transport decisions.
• Enhance public transport accessibility.
• Develop policies to increase usage of sustainable transport.
• Provide strategic advice to clients.
• Utilize data-driven insights for transport modelling.
• Create resilient places for communities.

Skills

Passion for consultancy

Team collaboration

Motivation for professional accreditation

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Data Management, Geography)

Job description

Shape a sustainable tomorrow. Are you ready to join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently? We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. When you join us, you'll help create world‑class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We are transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients, and bringing the most complex projects across the globe to life. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Where you could work

As a Transport Planning graduate, you'll enjoy variety, working on large and small projects with the opportunity to explore different career pathways, including consulting and design.

Accepted Degree Disciplines

• Civil Engineering
• Data Management
• Economics
• Geography
• GIS
• Human Factors
• Information & Data
• Mathematics
• Operational Research
• Statistics
• Town Planning
• Transport Economics
• Transport Management
• Transport Planning
• Urban Planning

Transport planner responsibilities and work focus

• Behaviour Change & Research – designing people‑focused transport solutions and positively influencing travel behaviours to support more sustainable and inclusive mobility.
• Development Planning – supporting planning applications and infrastructure delivery by securing development consent and discharging planning conditions.
• Economics & Business Case – building robust business cases and conducting economic analysis to guide and justify transport investment decisions.
• People Movement & Accessibility – enhancing how people navigate and experience spaces, ensuring transport systems are inclusive, efficient, and accessible to all.
• Public Transport and Active Modes – research, policy and scheme development to get more people using rail, bus and active forms of transport.
• Strategic Advice – working with clients to shape and define objectives, solve complex challenges, and identify the most effective policy, service, and infrastructure interventions.
• Transport Modelling & Data Analytics – using data‑driven insights and modelling tools to assess current and future transport scenarios.
• Thriving & Intelligent Places – creating vibrant, connected, and resilient places for communities that enhance quality of life.

What you can bring

• A passion for working in a consultancy environment
• Championing a culture where everyone belongs
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
• Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies
• Commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent)

Training and development

Our Graduate Development Programme gives you an insight into many areas of work and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie. It features a series of training events and modules, professional development, mentoring and on‑the‑job experience as well as practical skills development.

From day one, you'll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with colleagues and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You'll work towards your professional accreditation (where applicable) – whatever path you take, your future starts here.

Benefits and rewards

• Settling‑in payment of £2,500 when you join and a further payment of £2,500 when you achieve chartered status or reach an equivalent stage in your professional development
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• Impressive range of rewards and benefits
• Various employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
• Opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various company‑wide development programmes
• Enhanced maternity scheme and family‑friendly policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing immediate and confidential help for work, health or life matters and a wealth of other wellbeing resources
• Opportunities to join talented graduates in skill‑building, social events, charity challenges, Young Professional Awards, social clubs and exciting secondments

Our graduate salaries are between £31,000 and £33,500 depending on role and location.

How do I apply?

Click "Apply Now" to start your application. Not sure if AtkinsRéalis is the right fit for you? Try our Match Me Tool before applying. It’s a quick, interactive way to explore how your working style and preferences align with our culture. You’ll get instant feedback to help you decide whether to apply. Also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying – you can even message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially to find out how we can support you.

Our deadline for applications is Thursday 4th December 2025. However, as our graduate development programmes are incredibly popular apply early as some roles may close sooner.

Additional Information

This role may require a security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Due to current Government immigration salary thresholds, AtkinsRéalis do not sponsor any skilled worker visas for our early careers programme as the Home Office's eligibility criteria would not be met. AtkinsRéalis requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK by the start of your employment (without sponsorship by AtkinsRéalis).

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet