Transport Planning Internship: Policy, Projects & Analysis

Highways Magazine; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career development

Learning resources

Pension scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council's Highways and Transportation Service is offering an undergraduate placement for students studying transport, planning, engineering or related degrees. You will gain practical experience by researching data, supporting policy development and assisting with project delivery on real highway schemes across North Yorkshire.

You will work with experienced planners and engineers, attend meetings, undertake site visits, and develop reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Studying a transport-related qualification
• Interest in transport planning, highways or infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Good organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to solve problems and identify practical solutions
• Good ICT skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Ability to travel for work

Responsibilities

• Researching and analysing transport, highway and infrastructure data
• Supporting the development of transport policies, strategies and consultations
• Assisting with project delivery and stakeholder engagement activities
• Preparing reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence
• Working with colleagues across different service areas to understand how local authority services operate
• Attending meetings with councillors, parish councils, partners and members of the public
• Undertaking occasional site visits across North Yorkshire to support project development and delivery

Skills

Transport degree

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Travel ability

ICT skills (MS Office)

Education

Undergraduate (transport/planning/engineering)

Tools

GIS

Job description

North Yorkshire Council's Highways and Transportation Service is offering an undergraduate placement for students studying transport, planning, engineering or related degrees. You will gain practical experience by researching data, supporting policy development and assisting with project delivery on real highway schemes across North Yorkshire.

You will work with experienced planners and engineers, attend meetings, undertake site visits, and develop reports and presentations.