Transport Planning Intern; Chelmsford

Overview

Jacobs is challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Summer Placement – 8‑week Transport Planning internship (6 July 2026 – 28 August 2026).

Location:

Chelmsford office, Essex.

As a Summer Placement Student you will work with our Transport Planners/Engineers as part of the Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team in the Cities & Places business unit.

• Supporting design and engineering traffic management solutions to enhance transport networks for all users.
• Considering walking and cycling improvements aligning with local and national sustainability goals.
• Helping to develop and appraise various transport schemes and initiatives.
• Assessing travel needs and opportunities to improve the way people travel to undertake their daily activities.
• Supporting the undertaking of feasibility studies.
• Assisting with transformational placemaking to reduce the impact of transport on the built and natural environment.
• Using spatial and economic analysis to understand benefits for communities.
• Building and using transport models to appraise schemes.
• Developing plans and strategies.
• Delivering transport schemes aligning to current policy context (e.g. decarbonisation, sustainability, and economic recovery).

• On track to complete a degree in Geography, Economics, Maths, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Physics or Natural Sciences.
• A flexible and innovative self‑starter who’s passionate about developing new skills.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real‑world problems.
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements.
• Available to join the 8‑week programme starting 6 July 2026 – 28 August 2026.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2027.

• Step 1:
  Apply online.
• Step 2:
  Shortlisted.
• Step 3:
  In‑person interview.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.