Graduate Transport Planner

Graduate Transport Planner / Transport Planner

Location: Manchester (2-3 days office)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our client who is committed to developing their people as much as their projects

As their portfolio of development and infrastructure projects continues to grow, they are looking for a Transport Planner to join the growing Civil Engineering team.

Working on a diverse range of residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments, you'll play a key role in delivering transport planning solutions that support sustainable growth across the UK.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you'll work closely with engineers, planners, architects, developers, and local authorities to provide high-quality transport planning advice throughout the planning and design process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
• Undertaking transport planning studies and development appraisals
• Analysing traffic data and producing technical reports
• Carrying out junction capacity assessments using industry software
• Supporting planning applications for a variety of development projects
• Advising on sustainable transport strategies and accessibility
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting the delivery of projects on time and within budget

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and enjoys solving transport challenges.

You'll ideally have

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline
• Experience within a transport planning consultancy / local authority or graduate-level candidates with relevant placement experience will also be considered
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and transport planning process.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using software such as Junctions 10, LinSig, TRICS, or similar (desirable but not essential)
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn and develop.

What’s on offer

• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 base
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Support towards chartership
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of high-profile development and infrastructure projects

Ready to apply?

Whether you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge or recent graduate ready to develop your career within a supportive consultancy environment, we'd love to hear from you.