Graduate Transport Planner (Highways/Civils)

Graduate Transport Planner (Highways/Civils)

£28,000 - £30,000 + Company Benefits + Progression + On the Job Training

Saffron Waldon - Office based

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to kick-start your career in Transport Planning and Highway Engineering, offering hands-on training, one-to-one mentorship, and clear progression within a specialist consultancy?

Established over 25 years ago, this specialist transport consultancy delivers transport planning, highway design, and infrastructure solutions across major UK developments. Working with developers, contractors, and local authorities, they support large-scale freight, logistics, and infrastructure projects focused on improving connectivity and reducing congestion.

In this role you will receive hands-on training from experienced Transport Planners and Civil Engineers, supporting the wider team across a range of transport, highways, and infrastructure projects. You will assist with transport assessments, junction modelling, highway and infrastructure design, attend site visits, and help prepare technical drawings and calculations using AutoCAD while developing your technical knowledge within a supportive environment.

This role would suit a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to get into Transport Planning and Highway Engineering, who wants hands-on training, one-to-one mentorship, and exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.

The role:

• Supporting transport planning, highway design, and infrastructure projects
• Assisting with transport assessments, junction modelling, and AutoCAD drawings
• Reviewing site data, surveys, and transport information
• Attending site visits with project teams and stakeholders
• Working alongside senior engineers to develop technical skills and knowledge

The Person:

• Degree in Civil or Transport Engineering
• Interest in transport planning, highways, and infrastructure design
• Basic experience using AutoCAD (or similar design software)
• Commutable to Saffron Walden

Reference: BBBH25423

Transport, Planning, Graduate, Civil Engineering, Highways, Infrastructure, Design, Transport Assessments, Junction Modelling, AutoCAD, Consultancy, Development, Saffron Walden, Newport, Clavering, Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford, Essex

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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