Graduate Transport Planner Community Development 2027

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Transport Planner in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Community Development discipline.

As a Stantec graduate, you'll collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your transport planning expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

This team is involved in many exciting transport infrastructure and planning projects, including supporting public sector clients with strategies, appraisals and business cases for services and networks for all modes of transport. This includes bus, road, rail, active travel, ferry and cycling.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting projects , from major new settlements and enterprise zone expansions to community-focused developments, supporting projects from concept and planning through to delivery. As a people-focused business, we're committed to investing in your development through structured training, mentoring, STEM initiatives and clear career progression opportunities.

You'll be part of a wider UK team that is located across various Stantec’s offices, which will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of people, projects and disciplines. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support, including conducting research, analysing data and report writing. You will also use your skills in:

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation - the applicable professional qualification for this role is Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) status awarded by the CIHT and TPS.

• policy reviews
• data visualisation with ArcGIS
• assisting with public consultations
• contributing to project reporting and presentations
• supporting on project proposals

This role will help deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life. Your work will contribute to addressing key challenges such as climate resilience, resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, helping clients deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that meet the needs of both local communities and wider society.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Geography/Transport/Engineering/Maths/Economics or Physics and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

• An Adapter - You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.

Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional Chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

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Degree required: Bachelor's.

Visa sponsorship: not stated in the listing.

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