AECOM
Graduate Transport Planner (Birmingham)
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Graduate Transport Economist – UK & Ireland
About AECOM
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone—whether improving commutes, ensuring energy security, providing clean water, or shaping sustainable environments. Our "better world" vision drives us as a global, 47,000-strong consultancy, specialising in transport, buildings, water, environmental and energy solutions.
We operate as a unified global team, blending technical expertise, innovation and sustainability. Every employee has the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity, with flexible hybrid work models that champion integrity, entrepreneurship and pioneering thought.
AECOM fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their unique background and talents to drive transformative outcomes. We provide competitive pay, career development, well-being support and global collaboration, ensuring growth at every level.
About the Role
The Transport Planning Team at AECOM in the UK & Ireland offers exciting opportunities for graduates across a range of transport planning disciplines, including pedestrian/highway modelling, public transport, and spatial planning. Our integrated multidisciplinary teams deliver design, planning and consultancy from inception to detailed implementation, often alongside engineers, architects and master planners.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an ambitious team player to assist in developing and communicating innovative economic approaches for public expenditure analysis within a collaborative environment.
As a graduate, your early role will focus on supporting senior stakeholders through:
- Assisting in data collection and analysis
- Reviewing and building economic models
- Drafting infrastructure proposal documents and business cases
- Preparing reports, presentations, bids and proposals
- Attending client meetings, workshops and cross-disciplinary collaborations
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or equivalent+) in any of the following:
- Civil Engineering
- Geography
- Economics
- Mathematics
- MSc in Transport Planning
- Demonstrated interest in Transport Planning and career development in the sector
- Commitment to pursuing professional chartership with qualifying bodies (e.g., TPS, CIHT, ICE)
- Strong proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Exceptional communication skills—clear, confident, and adaptable for internal, external and multidisciplinary audiences (researching, synthesising and presenting technical topics intelligently)
- Enthusiastic, hardworking with strong drive, initiative and the ability to structure/prioritise tasks in alignment with team objectives
- Upstanding work ethic—collaborative, goal-oriented, and self-motivated yet adaptable to independent or team-based work environments
Desirable Skills
- A Master’s degree in (additional to the above fields) with advanced immunological credentials will be considered
- Module experience or practical exposure to Transport Planning concepts would indicate favore
- Practical experience with Python/R for data processing—handling large datasets and coding small models would be advantageous
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
About AECOM – Why Join Us?
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
- Flexible work model (hybrid) so you can work from AECOM offices, remotely, or on-site
- Entrepreneurial mindset valued—we champion innovation, adaptability and integrity
- Inclusive work culture—AECOM welcomes individuals and their unique backgrounds, skills, and aspirations
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Career & Professional Development
- Comprehensive learning & development programs in technical and professional growth
- Leadership opportunities at every level—embedding meaningful impact across projects, teams, and business operations
- Sustainability and forward-thinking projects within carbon-neutral future roadmaps
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Well-being programs supporting employee health, lifestyle and family needs
- Cutting-edge technology and tools, advancing innovation
- Elevator access to professional growth aligned with firm values
Global Collaboration
Connect with a network of world-leading experts:
- Planners ←→ Designers ←→ Engineers ←→ Scientists ←→ Consultants − All driving advancements toward sustainable, equitable futures
Additional Information
- Rolling recruitment process for early applications—prior CV screening begins immediately
- The cover letter must be coherently detailed, and any prediction/obtained grades along with **availability dates (includes full-time considerations/interdisciplinary projects)
- Requirement: Legal right to work in the UK
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AECOM involves transparent EEO guidelines—respecting applicants’ confidentiality at all stages.
Comprises 2025-FY Revenue - €$16.1B (Professional Services decimals)
“Join us, and get exactly what we promise: rewarding work, real-world impact, growth and flexibility.”
Business Details: ReQID: REF 59051I
- Business Line: Transportation
- Group: DCS
- Strategic Unit: Europe & India
- Career Area: Planning
- Work Location Parameters: Hybrid
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