Graduate Transport Planner

A Future with purpose

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Our Transport planning practice sits within our Cities, Planning & Design team and is at the forefront in thinking about the future of our cities, towns, and transport networks.

As transport planners we are dedicated to shaping better cities and towns, creating spaces where walking, cycling, and public transport are more appealing and accessible. A key focus is on promoting low-carbon transport solutions to reduce car dependency and encourage people to choose greener, more sustainable ways of getting around. By combining innovative ideas, data-driven insights, and smart planning, we're helping to create safer, more efficient transport networks that meet the needs of both the community and our clients.

We're looking for Graduate Transport Planners to join our team of bright professionals across several of our UK offices. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification, whilst maintaining control and drive of your own career.

By being part of our transport planning team, you will help to provide expert guidance, make recommendations, and help to identify solutions tailored to a client's or project's specific needs. It involves understanding the bigger picture, listening to stakeholders, analysing data, and providing informed advice to help make better decisions.

You'll help us to deliver exciting and interesting projects for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a great deal of opportunity from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more responsibility as you progress and broaden your skills with guidance and support throughout.

Typical day to day responsibilities may include but are not limited to: preparing reports on technical analysis and findings; undertaking numerical analysis; understanding various computer software tools ranging from Microsoft Excel through to specific modelling packages; working on technical, research and strategy reports; solving technical problems and providing innovative solutions as your level of experience develops; and undertaking site visits as required.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for graduates with curiosity, personal drive and acumen to develop technical skills. If you can combine these skills with an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) Transport Planning and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we'd like to hear from you.

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in subjects relating to Civil or other Engineering, Geography, Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, Data/Computer Science, with a prediction of 2:1 or higher OR;
• Data analytics or Transport Planning-based Master's degree or other relevant topic with a prediction of Pass or above is advantageous;
• Enthusiasm for a career in Analysis and Planning, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• A planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines

We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to adaptable benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.