Transport Planning Industrial Trainee

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is offering a 10–12 month internship in transport planning based in Birmingham, UK. The role focuses on delivering analysis of movement patterns, travel demand and accessibility to inform planning decisions.

You will support strategies, policy work and business cases with data-driven inputs. As part of a cross‑disciplinary team, you’ll prepare inputs for development and infrastructure projects, contribute to Transport Assessments and masterplans, and help design sustainable mobility

Qualifications

• MS Office suite is required and a good level of maths proficiency is expected.
• Strong written English is essential.
• Desirable skills include data analysis, spreadsheet modelling, coding and technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transport planning analysis and advice using movement pattern assessments, travel demand and data outputs.
• Support transport strategies, policies and business cases with analysis and written inputs.
• Prepare inputs for development projects and masterplans through analysis and written contributions to Transport Assessments.

Skills

MS Office

Maths proficiency

Written English

Education

A Levels / BTECs or equivalent

Tools

Data analysis

Spreadsheet modelling

Coding

Technical report writing

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our work includes delivering transport planning projects that help shape how people and goods move through towns, cities and regions. Transport planners assess the current and future travel demand, advise on transport strategies, prepare evidence for development planning applications, design active travel and sustainable mobility solutions, and support masterplans that create better outcomes for people and places. Projects can range from strategic transport studies, business cases and policy advice through to major development proposals, station and interchange planning, public transport schemes, walking and cycling improvements, traffic and movement analysis, and transport inputs to regeneration and infrastructure programmes. You will work with a wide range of clients including local authorities, combined authorities, government bodies, private developers, landowners, transport operators and infrastructure delivery organisations. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arup, bringing together expertise from planning, design, engineering and sustainability to deliver integrated solutions for our clients.

The opportunity

On this 10–12‑month Internship you'll

• Deliver transport planning analysis and advice - assess existing and future movement patterns, travel demand, accessibility, and transport impacts to inform project decisions. Apply transport data, spatial analysis, dashboards, modelling outputs and emerging data science techniques.
• Support transport strategies, policies, and business cases - contribute evidence, analysis, and written inputs for transport strategies, policy work, investment cases and funding submissions.
• Prepare transport inputs for development and infrastructure projects - support planning applications, masterplans, regeneration schemes, and infrastructure programmes through analysis and written contributions to Transport Assessments, access and movement strategies and Travel Plans.
• Develop sustainable and inclusive transport solutions - Help design and appraise walking, cycling, public transport, interchange, and mobility improvements that support better outcomes for people and places.
• Work with clients and multidisciplinary teams - collaborate with public and private sector clients, transport operators, and Arup colleagues across a range of projects.

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A Levels, BTECs or equivalent qualifications in a relevant subject, such as Geography & Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Data Science or Mathematics.

Technical skills required: MSOffice suite; Good level of maths proficiency; Good standard of written English

Desirable technical skills: Data analysis, spreadsheet modelling, data science and coding; technical report writing

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027. Advert Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

Adapt for your Region

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom