Graduate Transport Planner

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2801614641-2
  • Date Posted: 2 June 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Carrington West
  • Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Apprentice Pay: £26,000 to £28,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Driving, Engineering, Health and Safety, Project Management, Social care
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship


My client are a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in transport planning, infrastructure design and water management and are based in Nottingham City Centre.

As part of their continued growth, they are currently looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Engineer to join the Transport Planning team on a full-time basis.

As part of the role, you will be working with a team of experienced planners dealing with both large and small projects assisting in delivering a high spec service to clients.

The role

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will:
Gain understanding of national and local transport policy and guidance.
Commission data collection studies and analyse the results.
Prepare technical reports including Access Appraisals, Highways Reports, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
Prepare Environmental Impact Assessments.
Contribute to projects that promote walking, cycling, and public transport to encourage more sustainable travel choices.
Support project delivery working as a team.
Liaise with clients.
Undertake preliminary CAD design drawings and swept path analysis.

Skills & Experience

The role might be right for you if you have:
An undergraduate honours degree in a related subject (geography, civil engineering, town planning, environmental science or economics) or a master's degree in transport planning or up to one year's post graduate experience in transport planning
Excellent communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent report-writing skills
Experience of working in a team environment
An understanding that transport planners have a responsibility to help create more sustainable environment
Willingness to learn
Good grasp of Microsoft Word and Excel
CAD design desirable
A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
What they offer in return

Being part of the team, they offer you the following:
Enhanced Annual Leave (28 days + bank holidays)
The opportunity to purchase Additional Leave, allowing up to 5 days extra leave to be purchased per year
Green initiative Cycle to Work scheme
Easy access to both Nottingham train station and the tram network for an easy commute.
Flexible hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days working from home
Enhanced pension contributions
BUPA health cash plan
Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
Discretionary end of year bonus scheme
Excellent internal and external training and development opportunities
Social events