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 Ashford office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Community Development discipline.
As a Stantec Graduate Transport Planner, you'll develop your transport planning expertise within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Working alongside experienced professionals and fellow graduates, you'll contribute to a wide range of projects while gaining exposure to planning, civil engineering and project management disciplines.
Joining our growing Transport team, you'll support the delivery of projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across the South East of England and throughout the UK. Our reputation as a leading development consultancy is built on the quality of our people, our collaborative approach, and the lasting relationships we create with clients and communities.
You'll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting projects, from major new settlements and industrial sites through to community-focused developments and environmental schemes, 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.
On a day-to-day basis, you'll support the delivery of transport planning projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will:
This role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of transport planning, helping you build the technical, analytical and communication skills needed for a successful career in the industry.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation.
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.
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.
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