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Graduate-Intelligent Mobility-Bristol

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BristolBirmingham

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Graduate role in Intelligent Mobility based in Bristol.
  • Focuses on designing and developing intelligent transport systems, connected vehicles, and future mobility solutions.
  • Requires a degree in a relevant engineering field and strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Applications close on 12 November 2026; early application is recommended.
  • Offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits.

About the Role

Within our Intelligent Mobility business, our goal is to prepare clients for a new era of user-focussed mobility and to create environments where more people can enjoy integrated, seamless journeys. We work with governments, industry, and investors to use data and technology to reimagine mobility.

We focus on operational needs and user requirements, using data analytics, transport expertise, and technology to make journeys more efficient and enjoyable. Our goal is to create safe, sustainable, and efficient transport systems by considering entire journeys across all modes of transport.

Key Activities Include:

  • Designing intelligent transport systems for highways and tunnels, optimizing performance through advanced traffic management.
  • Developing transport system specifications and standards, with a focus on traffic control, communications, and information systems.
  • Conducting feasibility studies for zero-emission buses.
  • Leading the largest trial of connected and self-driving vehicles in the UK.
  • Supporting the rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Points across the strategic road network in England.
  • Designing traffic signal and parking guidance systems.
  • Creating electronic payment systems for tolling, road pricing, and smart public transport ticketing.
  • Translating technical recommendations into real-world transport solutions and project deliverables.
  • Reviewing project documentation, codes, and standards to support the preparation of reports, presentations, drawings, and sketches.
  • Researching future mobility solutions supporting the development of feasibility studies.
  • Capturing and developing requirements for multimodal transportation systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

  • Academic Background: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to understand and apply engineering principles, analyse technical information and data, conduct structured research, communicate technical findings, produce clear technical reports, and use CAD or technical drawing software.
  • Software Competence: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge: Awareness of systems engineering and engineering design principles, Intelligent Transport Systems and traffic management systems, requirements capture and management, systems modelling, communications, control or information systems, and awareness of connected and automated mobility, electric vehicles, smart ticketing, or future mobility.

Entry Requirements

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

  • Full working rights in the UK.
  • 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 before employment starts.

Core Attributes

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
  • Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.

What We Offer

  • A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
  • Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
  • Profit Share scheme.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits to support wellbeing.
  • Opportunities for learning and development.

Application Process

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. Early application is recommended as applications are reviewed as they're received.

Start Date

1 September 2027.

Closing Date

12 November 2026.