Key Takeaways
- Graduate Transport Planner role in Manchester or Birmingham.
- Starting salary of £31,000 per year.
- Requires a minimum 2:1 degree in Transport Planning or a related subject.
- 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 across Great Britain and Ireland, tackling complex transport issues for clients in the UK and overseas. They develop innovative, evidence-based solutions to justify transport investment and drive community change.
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: Building business cases and conducting economic analysis for transport investment.
- People Movement & Accessibility: Enhancing transport systems to be inclusive, efficient, and accessible.
- Strategic Advice: Shaping objectives, solving challenges, and identifying effective interventions.
- Transport Masterplanning: Planning new and existing spaces to drive sustainable economic growth.
- Behaviour Change & Research: Designing people-focused transport solutions to influence travel behaviour.
- Public Transport and Active Modes: Working on policy and scheme development for sustainable transport.
- Transport Modelling & Data Analytics: Using data and modelling tools to assess transport scenarios.
Why join Amey?
Amey offers a structured learning and development pathway, mentoring, and tailored development opportunities. Benefits include:
- 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 options, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Access to discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, and healthcare services.
- Two Community Involvement Days per year for volunteering.
- Inclusion in Affinity Networks.
What we're looking for
Amey seeks enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in transport. You should enjoy teamwork, communication, and taking on new challenges.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 Degree in Transport Planning or a relevant subject (Geography, Town Planning, Mathematics, Physics, Transport Economics).
- Commitment to spending a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent).
Application Guidance
Amey welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is a disability confident leader, guaranteeing an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
Contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any access needs or support during the recruitment process.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early.