Graduate Transport Planner

Sefton; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to support transport projects and the development of policies. The successful candidate will work on key infrastructure programs in line with the Council’s Growth Strategy. Responsibilities include collaboration on transportation projects and contributing to strategic delivery plans. You will benefit from flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities. Salary for this position ranges from £37,280 to £40,777 after successful assessment.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree in Transport Planning or similar.
• Strong communication, data analysis and GIS skills required.
• Ability to support in financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Council’s Growth and Strategic Investment Programme.
• Work on strategic transport policies and delivery plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various Council teams.

Skills

Good communication and engagement skills

Effective data collection and analysis

GIS skills

Report writing skills

Support for financial management and monitoring

Education

Relevant degree in Transport Planning or related field

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Yes
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: HPP/25/327856

Sefton Council is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.

Why join our Transport Planning team?

Transport Planning team, which embraces strategic transport planning, highways design and highways development control, plays a vital role in supporting the Councils regeneration ambitions. As such:

• You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s ambitious Growth and Strategic Investment Programme and transformation of the borough’s transportation infrastructure in line with our emerging Low Carbon Transport Strategy and overarching regeneration and Net Zero ambitions.
• You will work on strategic transport policies, strategies and delivery plans that meet local, regional and national priorities.
• You will support the development, design and delivery of safe, accessible and sustainable transportation infrastructure.
• Your role includes involvement in exciting and rewarding projects aimed at supporting active travel, improving highway safety, accessibility and public realm.
• Your role will require good communication and engagement skills, effective data collection and analysis, GIS skills, report writing skills and support for financial management and monitoring.
• You will collaborate with colleagues in other teams across the Council, including Regeneration, Housing and Planning, as well as collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and other local, regional and national partners.

Your role

Sefton Council is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Graduate Transport Planner to support a wide range of transport projects from inception to delivery, a contribution to the development of transport policies and strategies and a supporting role in the management and delivery of the Council’s Transport Capital Programme.

In line with Sefton’s Workforce Vision, you will benefit from being able to work flexibly, both in terms of flexible working hours and through our hybrid working arrangements.

The Council is committed to supporting staff in their personal development so will aim to provide the necessary experience and opportunities for career development and training.

Please note – The job holder will be offered the role of a Transport Planning Officer, Grade H - £37,280 - £40,777, subject to a successful assessment undertaken after 3 years.

Closing Date - 09/01/2026

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 19/01/2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.