Transport Planner

Are you ready to join a talented team and shape the future of Transport Planning

We are seeking a Transport Planner to join our Newcastle team where you will support the delivery of transport planning projects across a range of public and private sector commissions. You will contribute to technical analysis support the development and assessment of transport options and assist with the preparation of reports and presentations working collaboratively with colleagues as part of multi-disciplinary project teams and under the guidance of more experienced staff.

The Newcastle transport planning team is delivering some of the most impactful and high-profile transport projects in the North East. This includes supporting business case development for major rail schemes such as the Northumberland Line and the ongoing feasibility study and business case for the Leamside Line. The team works closely with the North East Combined Authority local authorities and National Highways across a broad programme of rail bus highway and active travel schemes applying transport planning and technical analysis to support scheme development and investment decisions.

What can we offer

As a Transport Planner you will support the delivery of transport planning projects across a range of clients and project types working under the guidance of more experienced colleagues. You will contribute technical inputs assist with analysis and reporting and develop your skills through involvement in a variety of transport planning activities.

Heres what youll do:

Technical Delivery

• Support the delivery of transport planning work across a range of projects including data analysis option development assessment modelling and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of technical inputs to support transport studies scheme development and investment decision-making.
• Contribute to technical analysis and evidence gathering including supporting transport modelling and forecasting tasks under the guidance of senior team members.
• Ensure work is completed in line with relevant guidance project requirements and quality standards.

Project Management

• Support the day-to-day delivery of projects by assisting with task coordination programme tracking and collaboration with colleagues.
• Work with senior staff to help meet project deadlines and deliver outputs to a high professional standard.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports presentations and supporting technical documentation.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support client meetings workshops and consultations by helping to prepare technical inputs and presentation materials.
• Communicate technical information clearly within the project team and where appropriate to external stakeholders under supervision.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Degree in Transport Planning Geography Civil Engineering Economics or a related subject.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIHT TPS ICE) and working towards chartership.
• Previous experience in transport planning with a track record in delivering consultancy commissions.
• Experience delivering small to medium-sized projects and contributing to multi-disciplinary teams delivering work in line with DfT and HM Treasury guidance where required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical outputs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting work-winning activity through contributions to bids proposals and client relationship development.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at 

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time