Graduate Transport Planner

RPS Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands‑on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You’ll work on a variety of real‑world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.

We’re seeking talented graduates to join our Transport Planning Team in Abingdon, London, or Birmingham. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and contribute delivery on the transport implications of land use developments and infrastructure projects. You will provide transport planning and engineering consultancy advice to our clients, contributing towards the success of the team through the effective delivery of projects and ensuring development of key client relationships.

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle, collaborate across disciplines and attend client meetings. With mentorship from senior transport planners and access to a structured development programme, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to progress your career.

• Mentorship & Support:
  Learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance from a dedicated technical mentor in your chosen discipline.
• Structured Learning:
  Benefit from a blend of formal training, project‑based learning, and self‑directed study.
• Personal Development:
  Build your consultancy skills through a mix of technical and interpersonal training, with regular feedback and reviews.
• Community:
  Start with a central induction alongside your graduate peers and become part of a collaborative, supportive network.

• Central induction and ongoing support from your line manager and mentor.
• In‑depth technical training in your core discipline, plus exposure to 15 technical and 8 interpersonal topics.
• Quarterly development reviews to track your progress.
• Opportunities to shadow senior colleagues and contribute to diverse projects.
• Your Pathway:
  You’ll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a ‘home’ technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we’ll consider this based on your interests and business requirements.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partnership – access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite‑Size programmes.

To be considered for our graduate programme you will need to be on course for achieving a relevant degree in one of the following subjects:

• Transport Planning
• Geography
• Statistics
• Economics
• Operational Research (or equivalent subject)

To apply for the Tetra Tech RPS 2026 Graduate Scheme, candidates must submit an up‑to‑date CV detailing their academic background, relevant experience, and motivation for joining the programme. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Following initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment designed to evaluate key competencies and problem‑solving skills relevant to consultancy work. Those who progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend a final assessment, which will take the form of either an in‑person interview or an assessment centre, depending on location and discipline.

The closing date for applications in this round is 5th January 2026. We encourage early submissions to ensure full consideration.

At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers.

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