Graduate Transport Planner

Arup; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner in Ireland to work on diverse transport projects, influencing policy and planning major infrastructure. You will write technical outputs, conduct site visits, and perform data analysis as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are finishing an eligible degree with a focus on transport, civil engineering, geography, economics or data analytics, and have up to 12 months of related work experience. Closing date applies.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics or Data Analytics or related discipline.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.

Responsibilities

• Work on transport planning projects within a team set-up.
• Influence transport policy and strategy.
• Plan major transport infrastructure and support the delivery of major developments.
• Write reports and other technical outputs in collaboration with senior team members.
• Carry-out research tasks and site visits in support of projects.
• Make the case for transport investment.
• Perform complex data analysis related to the transport sector.

Skills

Mobility interest

Numerical skills

Strong writing

Teamwork

Education

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Geography

Economics

Data Analytics

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.

The Opportunity

At Arup, we help create smarter, safer and more sustainable transport systems that connect people, places and opportunities. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will work on a diverse range of transportation projects, helping to develop innovative solutions that improve how communities move and thrive.

As a Graduate Transport Planner at Arup, you will, but not limited to:

• Work on transport planning projects within a team set-up.
• Influence transport policy and strategy
• Plan major transport infrastructure and support the delivery of major developments
• Write reports and other technical outputs in collaboration with senior team members.
• Carry-out research tasks and site visits in support of projects.
• Make the case for transport investment
• Perform complex data analysis related to the transport sector

Projects will likely comprise of:

• Planning of Major Infrastructure
• Transport Strategies and Plans
• Transport Policy Development
• Transportation Assessments
• Development Planning
• Traffic and Transport Modelling
• Mobility Management Planning
• Transport Analytics and Research

We're looking for graduates who are working towards the completion of their degree (level 8) in a relevant area which may include transport planning, but also civil engineering, urban planning, or sustainable development, preferably with a transport/mobility component.

We also value:

• A strong interest and knowledge in mobility and transportation and their impact on how we live, work and play
• A focus on the role of sustainable transport modes, integrated networks, infrastructure planning, and new mobility trends.
• Good writing skills allied to good numerical skills and knowledge of data analysis and representation tools.
• Ability to work well within a team and multi-disciplinary environment.

Is this role right for you?

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

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

• Transport Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Geography
• Economics
• Data Analytics or a related discipline

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

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.
• 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.

Regional addition:

• For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

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 an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.