Graduate Transport Planner

Description:

Amey’s rapidly expanding Transport Planning team is based across Great Britain and Ireland with a diverse range of projects delivered by staff with a diverse range of Transport Planning skills. Our transport planners are at the forefront of navigating complex transport issues for our clients in both the UK and overseas. We develop innovative, cutting edge, and evidence‑based solutions that help clients understand the full costs and benefits, unlock investment opportunities, and drive meaningful change across their communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be supporting the team to effectively deliver our projects to our clients whilst growing our workload and team.

You will work alongside the team in the following areas:
 

• Development Planning– Supporting planning applications and infrastructure delivery by securing development consent and discharging planning conditions.
• Business Cases and Economic Appraisal – Building robust business cases and conducting economic analysis to guide and justify transport investment decisions.
• People Movement & Accessibility – Enhancing how people navigate and experience spaces, ensuring transport systems are inclusive, efficient, and accessible to all.
• Strategic Advice– Working with clients to shape and define objectives, solve complex challenges, and identify the most effective policy, service, and infrastructure interventions.
• Transport Masterplanning – Helping our clients plan new spaces and re-work existing ones to drive economic growth in a sustainable way.
• Behaviour Change & Research– Designing transport solutions that are people‑focused and which positively influence travel behaviour to support more sustainable and inclusive mobility.
• Public Transport and Active Modes – Working across both policy and scheme development to get more people using more sustainable forms of transport.
• Transport Modelling & Data Analytics – Using data‑driven insights and modelling tools to assess current and future transport scenarios, helping our clients to understand the impact of their decisions.
   

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.
 

• Learning & Development: Kick-start your career with a structured pathway, dedicated mentoring and tailored development opportunities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth: Unlock your potential through a wide range of technical, professional and personal development training, supporting you every step of your career journey.
• Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy additional leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Pension: Plan for your future with our generous pension scheme, including contributions from Amey to help your savings go further.
• Flexible Working: We understand that everyone works differently. That's why we offer hybrid and flexible working options, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to what matters most to you, with options including health and insurance benefits, a Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Discounts: Save on everyday spending with access to hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, healthcare services and more.
• Making a Difference: Take up to two Community Involvement Days each year to support a charity or cause you're passionate about, alongside opportunities to get involved in fundraising and volunteering initiatives.
• Inclusive Networks: Join our Affinity Networks, where colleagues come together to connect, support and celebrate diverse communities across Amey.