TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate role in Transport Planning with AECOM.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Maths, or an MSc in Transport Planning with a 2:1 classification or above.
- Full-time, hybrid role based in Newcastle with a 2027 start.
- No visa sponsorship offered; permanent right to work in the UK is required.
About the Role
AECOM has exciting opportunities across the UK & Ireland for graduates to work within its Transport Planning Team. The team provides advice and support to address challenges facing society, environment, and the economy.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Data collection and analysis
- Development of transport strategies and plans
- Developing and applying transport models
- Scheme development and appraisal
- Preparation of transport assessments for developments
- 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
- Ability to demonstrate a 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 essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
- Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since 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 newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- Hybrid work options are available.
- AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.