Key Takeaways
- Graduate Transport Planner role with a starting salary of £31,000 per year.
- Work on meaningful infrastructure projects, developing skills in areas like Development Planning, Business Cases, and Transport Modelling.
- Requires a degree in a relevant field (Transport, Engineering, Geography, Numerate) and a commitment to office/site presence.
- Applications may close early, so apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
Amey is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Transport Planning team as Graduate Transport Planners.
About the Team
The Transport Planning team works on a diverse range of projects for clients in the UK and overseas, developing innovative solutions to complex transport issues. They focus on securing development consent, building business cases, enhancing accessibility, providing strategic advice, masterplanning, influencing travel behaviour, and using data analytics.
What you'll be doing
As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will support the team in delivering projects and growing the workload. Key areas of work include:
- Development Planning: Supporting planning applications and infrastructure delivery.
- Business Cases and Economic Appraisal: Conducting economic analysis for transport investment.
- People Movement & Accessibility: Enhancing transport systems to be inclusive and efficient.
- Strategic Advice: Helping clients define objectives and solve complex challenges.
- Transport Masterplanning: Planning new and existing spaces for sustainable economic growth.
- Behaviour Change & Research: Designing people-focused solutions to influence travel behaviour.
- Public Transport and Active Modes: Developing policies and schemes for sustainable transport.
- Transport Modelling & Data Analytics: Using data and modelling tools to assess transport scenarios.
Why join Amey?
Amey offers:
- Structured learning and development with mentoring.
- Career growth opportunities with technical, professional, and personal training.
- 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- A flexible benefits package including health and insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Access to discounts from leading retailers and providers.
- Two Community Involvement Days per year for volunteering.
- Involvement in Inclusive Networks.
What we're looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in building a career in transport. You should enjoy working with others, communicating ideas, and taking on new challenges.
No prior experience is required; we are looking for potential. You should be curious, motivated, and keen to learn.
Entry Requirements
- A degree in Transportation (e.g., Transport Planning, Transport Economics), an Engineering degree, Geography, Town Planning, or any numerate field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics).
- Commitment to spending a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site.
Application Guidance
Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible.
Amey welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is a disability confident leader, guaranteeing an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any access needs or adjustments.