Details
1108953
Liverpool John Moores University
16/03/2026
2 Months
280 hours
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.27
£1.60
Description
Role
*Ringfenced to all LJMU students and graduates (within the last 2 years*
Due to extension of the deadline, please note that the start date will be delayed
To apply please provide a CV and Cover Letter.
They specialize in providing transport planning and consulting services,
- including development planning,
- transport assessments,
- travel plans,
- environmental impact assessments.
The consultancy works closely with developers, architects, and local authorities to help
- secure highways planning permission and deliver innovative transport solutions.
Job Role Overview
As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will support the delivery of high-quality transport planning advice to a wide range of clients across the public and private sectors. You will work within a team on a variety of exciting projects for nationally recognised residential/commercial developers, utility companies and energy providers contributing to transport assessments, travel plans, sustainable transport strategies, and infrastructure planning.
This role provides the opportunity to develop technical knowledge, project management skills, and professional consultancy experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of access appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and transport input to Environmental Statement Chapters to support planning applications.
- Contribute to data analysis, including trip generation, traffic flows, and junction modelling.
- Support the development of sustainable transport strategies and active travel schemes.
- Undertake site visits, surveys, and data collection as part of project research and development.
- Assist in liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare technical drawings and figures using specialist tools (e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, or similar)
- Collaborate with colleagues in the team to deliver integrated planning solutions.
- Keep up to date with transport planning policy, guidance, and best practice.
- Contribute to reports, presentations, and proposal writing
- Participate in internal CPD activities and external training to support career progression.
Skills and experience
Core Competencies
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Adaptable to change and shifts in project priorities
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Developing confidence in decision-making and knowing when to ask for further support.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Collaborative approach with a positive attitude to teamwork
- Dependable and willing to learn and uphold professional values
- Developing awareness of customer needs and providing a helpful, professional service.
Location
Liverpool
Additional information
To apply please provide a CV and Cover Letter.