Graduate Transport Planner (2027 start) - Bristol/Chesterfield

AECOM · Bristol, England, United Kingdom

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-09
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Job Description
At AECOM we have a number of exciting opportunities across the UK & Ireland for graduates to work within our Transport Planning Team. We provide advice and support to address the challenges facing society, environment and the economy.
Our team covers all areas of transport planning, including transport strategy development, transport modelling and appraisal, feasibility studies, business case development, development planning, and monitoring and evaluation. For many of our projects, we work collaboratively with colleagues across AECOM’s many disciplines, including planners, designers, architects, engineers, regeneration and environmental specialists. The majority of our projects are based in the North of England, but we also support offices across the UK and Ireland and undertake some national and international work.
We are looking for an ambitious team player who wishes to assist in developing and communicating proposals for transport schemes and strategies, working in a collaborative environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to begin their career in a dynamic team helping to solve real-world, practical, challenges.
We will, of course, provide you with all the training and support you need to progress your career and develop professionally. You will be working within a positive culture where learning and development is not only supported, but also actively promoted.
Early work with us will typically be supporting senior staff with technical input into a variety of projects. 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
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.

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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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