TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM as a Graduate Transport Planner, working on major infrastructure projects.
- Gain experience in transport strategy, modelling, and scheme appraisal.
- Requires a Bachelors degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant field.
- Hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional development and chartership.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking ambitious Graduate Transport Planners to join their Transport Planning Team across the UK & Ireland. This role involves providing advice and support on transport strategy development, modelling, feasibility studies, business case development, and development planning.
You will work on a variety of projects, from local improvements to significant national and international infrastructure projects, including clean energy, water transfer, housing, and employment schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior staff with technical input.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Development of transport strategies and plans.
- Scheme development and appraisal.
- Preparation of transport assessments for developments.
- Producing Travel Plans to support sustainable travel.
- Developing and applying transport models.
- Preparation of business cases for transport schemes.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
- Attending meetings and workshops with clients, other discipline members and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or an MSc in Transport Planning with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
- A Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or Transport Planning would be an advantage.
- Transport Planning modules or experience would be an advantage.
- Good technical understanding of Transport Planning.
- Demonstrable interest in Transport Planning and developing a career in this industry.
- Willing and able to work towards chartership with the TPS, CIHT, or ICE.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Effective communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a variety of people.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.
- Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
- Hybrid work options are available.