Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner - Birmingham
Are you a Graduate Transport Planner or early-career professional looking to build your career within a growing and well-established consultancy?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner to join a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Birmingham, working on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain hands-on experience across transport assessments, modelling and development planning, while benefiting from structured support and clear career progression.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team delivering transport planning services across a diverse range of projects, including:
Residential developments
Commercial and mixed-use schemes
Education and healthcare projects
Retail, logistics and industrial sites
Regeneration and public sector schemes
You'll gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility and planning stages through to detailed analysis and delivery, working closely with experienced planners and engineers.
The Role
As a Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner, you'll support the delivery of transport planning projects across multiple sectors.
Responsibilities will include:
Assisting with Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans
Supporting data collection, analysis and reporting
Assisting with junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling
Preparing technical reports and supporting documentation
Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders
Supporting senior team members across a range of projects
What We're Looking For
A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
Up to 2 years' experience (including placements) in transport planning or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Interest in development planning and infrastructure projects
Experience or exposure to software such as:
Junctions 9 / ARCADY / PICADY (desirable)
GIS or Excel-based analysis tools (beneficial)
Why Apply?
Excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in transport planning
Exposure to a wide range of interesting and varied projects
Supportive team with structured development and mentoring
Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
Collaborative and friendly working environment
If you are seeking a transport planning role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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