Graduate Transport Planner

Transport Planning, Town Planning, Geography.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Working at Tetra Tech
This video is a deep dive into what candidates can expect from working at Tetra Tech.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Looking to launch your career in a role where technical thinking, real-world impact and professional development come together? Join Tetra Tech and help shape transport solutions that support smarter, more sustainable places.

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development.

In this graduate role, you will join our transport planning team and contribute to a wide range of traffic and transportation planning work, including transport assessments for new developments, urban regeneration, active travel, inclusive mobility, public transport and sustainable transport feasibility schemes.

Your Impact in this position

You will support the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, develop active travel, inclusive mobility and sustainable transport solutions, analyse data and help shape transport-related solutions including junction designs. You will also commission traffic, pedestrian and cyclist surveys, carry out site and access appraisals, and liaise with clients, architects, planners and Highway Authorities.

Five Core Capabilities

  • Transport Assessments & Travel Plans – Build the evidence base for development proposals and planning submissions.
  • Active Travel & Inclusive Mobility – Help design transport solutions that are accessible, practical and future-focused.
  • Data Analysis & Design Support – Analyse transport data and contribute to junction design and wider transport recommendations.
  • Survey & Site Work – Commission and support traffic, pedestrian and cyclist surveys, plus site and access appraisals.
  • Stakeholder Liaison – Work confidently with clients, design teams, planners and Highway Authorities.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for a MEng Civil engineering degree, ideally with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent, or a closely related technical discipline such as Transport Planning, Highway Engineering, Town Planning or Geography. Strong MS Office, numeracy, analytical and report-writing skills are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail. Previous placement or internship experience would be beneficial.

Working Environment

Based in London or Stevenage, with a hybrid working approach and expected office presence agreed as part of the role. You’ll work flexibly between office, site and remote locations as needed, with opportunities to develop within a collaborative consultancy environment.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

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  • Deadline
    October 31st, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    London and Stevenage (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Geography
  • Town Planning/Real Estate
  • Transport Planning
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