Transport Planning Industrial Trainee 2027

Bright Network; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Arup in Cardiff is offering a 10–12-month transport planning internship starting 1 September 2027. You’ll deliver analysis of movement patterns, travel demand and transport impacts to inform project decisions, applying data, spatial analysis, dashboards and modelling outputs.

You’ll contribute to transport strategies and development plans, preparing inputs for development applications, masterplans and infrastructure programmes.

Qualifications

• A Levels, BTECs or equivalent qualifications in a relevant subject (Geography/Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Data Science or Mathematics).
• Technical skills incl. MS Office; good maths; good written English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transport planning analysis and advice using current data and modelling outputs.
• Support transport strategies, policies and business cases with written inputs.
• Prepare inputs for development projects including TA, travel plans and movement strategies.
• Develop sustainable and inclusive transport solutions across walking, cycling, public transport and mobility improvements.
• Collaborate with public and private sector clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

MS Office

Maths proficiency

Written English

Education

A Levels, BTECs or equivalent qualifications in Geography/Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Data Science or Mathematics

Job description

See it differently

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.

Is this role right for you?

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: MS Office 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.

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.