Undergraduate Placement – Transport

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

Launch Your Career in Transport and Infrastructure

Are you currently studying a transport, planning, engineering or related degree and looking for the opportunity to apply your learning in a real world environment?

North Yorkshire Council's Highways and Transportation Service is responsible for developing transport policy, delivering highway improvements, managing transport assets and supporting major infrastructure investment across England's largest county. The service includes Network Strategy, Highways Operations and Major Projects, giving you the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of disciplines.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

We're seeking enthusiastic undergraduates who can demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Studying a transport related qualification
• An interest in transport planning, highways, infrastructure or public service delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and analytical skills
• The ability to solve problems and identify practical solutions
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Ability to travel for work purposes

Desirable

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of highway asset management systems
• Experience of transport or highway related projects
• An understanding of highway maintenance, traffic management or transport policy

Why Join Us?

• Experience a wide variety of transport and highway functions across one of the country's largest local authority areas
• Work alongside experienced transport planners, engineers and project managers
• Receive mentoring, coaching and professional development support
• Develop practical skills that complement your academic studies
• Build your professional network and gain valuable experience for future career opportunities
• Explore longer-term career pathways within North Yorkshire Council

Working for North Yorkshire Council

You’ll be part of an organisation committed to developing future talent. Throughout your placement you’ll have access to learning and development opportunities, on-the-job training and support from experienced colleagues to help you build confidence, knowledge and professional skills.

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position:

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme
• salary sacrifice, employee cash back and discounts schemes
• Learning, development and career advancement opportunities
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact Keisha Moore, Transport Planning Officer, at 01609 536441 or [e-mail]

Key Documents

• Job Description
• Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Interviews: w/c 2 November 2026