Transport Planning Technician

STANTEC; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ashford seeks a Junior Transport Planning Technician to support infrastructure projects. The role involves producing technical drawings, assisting with document preparation, and contributing to design developments in highway access. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for transport planning and possess problem-solving skills. Comprehensive training is provided to support career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Full training and structured development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• No industry experience required; enthusiasm and desire to learn are key.
• Proactive approach and a desire to grow within a supportive team.
• Strong ability to liaise confidently with various management levels.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update technical drawings and models.
• Assist with preparing technical documents and calculations.
• Support design developments for highway access and improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy in MS Office

Communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Education

GCSEs, A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Junctions11

Job description

Are you curious about how transport networks are designed and work? Are you excited by the idea of helping create transport infrastructure that genuinely benefits people, communities, and the environment?

Join Stantec’s industry‑leading Transport Planning team in Ashford as a Junior Transport Planning Technician and start building a career where you can truly make an impact.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team working on a wide range of development projects across the South‑East and beyond. You’ll be part of a collaborative group that works closely with our engineering and environmental teams to deliver projects that shape the world around us.

About The Role

As a Junior Transport Planning Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Transport Planning team on a daily basis. You’ll learn how to prepare technical drawings, modelling, and provide information that will help bring development projects to life. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in numerous projects including Residential and Mixed Use Developments, Commercial Development, Urban Regeneration and Highway Improvements.

This is a hands‑on, practical role with plenty of variety. You’ll be supported by experienced Transport Planners and engineers and technicians, gaining training and exposure to:

• Contributing to technical reports
• Analysing the operation of highway junctions
• Highway design support
• Spreadsheet development
• Use of CAD
• Land development and infrastructure planning
• We offer full training, structured development, and opportunities to progress your career at your own pace.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing and updating technical drawings, plans, and modelling using industry standard software (full training provided).
• Assisting the Transport Planning team with the preparation of technical documents and calculations.
• Supporting the development of designs for highway access and highway improvements as well as supporting the development of strategies for sustainable transport.
• Helping with the coordination of Transport Planning information between engineering, environmental, and design teams.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and meets project and quality standards.
• Learning how to engage with clients, local authorities, and internal project teams as your experience grows.

About You

• No industry experience is required we’re looking for someone with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
• You must be currently located in Ashford.

Ideally, you will bring

• A keen interest in Transport Planning, infrastructure, design, or the built environment.
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A willingness to learn technical software such as Junctions11 and AutoCAD, plus other tools.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
• GCSEs, A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent but we welcome a variety of educational backgrounds.
• A proactive approach and a desire to grow your career within a supportive team.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative
• Confident to liaise with all levels of management both internally and externally
• Work well within a team

If you’re passionate about building a future in infrastructure design, we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.