Graduate Transport Planner

Our Transport Planning Team is the leading consultancy in transport planning and infrastructure design in the UK development industry. With a team of 150+ working from offices in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, articulate and analytical graduate to join our team.

Our projects vary in scale and size across the UK with no two projects the same. Our past and current work includes nationally significant regeneration schemes, garden towns and new settlements, logistics hubs, city centre commercial and residential projects, leisure and sports destinations, public sector projects, strategic rail freight interchanges and power stations.

We also collaborate with a range of industry professionals, ensuring our Transport Planning team is an exciting environment in which to start a career in the industry.

Our Graduate role will be exciting and varied with responsibilities including:

• Coordination of traffic and movement surveys (including data analysis), Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Research and investigation into local and national policy
• Trip forecasting using the TRICS database or a first principles methodologies
• Input to the formulation of innovative transport solutions
• Assisting with the design of infrastructure prioritising active travel and shared travel, utilising CAD and GIS
• Input to planning appeals including written reps, informal hearings and Public Inquiries. Also Supporting at public consultations and other stakeholder events
• Developing client relationships though assisting with the delivery of key projects

As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

About Us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You
You will have recently graduated or be in your final year with a "relevant" degree and due to the nature of the role you will require a full UK driving licence before joining.

You Should Also Be Able To Demonstrate

• An interest in the development planning industry
• Be willing to attend site visits
• Have report writing skills
• Have a passion for problem solving whilst also being capable of contributing positively to the team to find the best solutions to specific transport and mobility challenges
• Have experience using Junction modelling using industry standard software such as JUNCTIONS and LINSIG
• Feel confident working collaboratively with a range of architects, planners, developers and Councils

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.
This role will not be closed before 1st January 2026, however we will be reviewing and progressing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we recommend making your application at your earliest opportunity.