Graduate Transport Planner - Community Development - Leeds - 2027

With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Transport Planner in our Leeds office, where you'll be part of a Case Making, Data and Modelling 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 public sector clients across the North of England and throughout the UK. Our reputation as a leading 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 across all modes of transport - bus, rail, road, ferry, walking and cycling. Our team supports public sector clients with strategies, appraisals and business cases that make a real difference to communities.

As a people-focused business, we're committed to investing in your development through structured training, mentoring, STEM initiatives and clear career progression opportunities.

Take a look at our Transport Planning service line:- Transport Planning Services (), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec Career Stories.

The Role

You'll be part of a wider UK team that is located across various Stantec's offices, which will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of people, projects and disciplines. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support, including conducting research, analysing data and report writing. You will also use your skills in:

• Policy reviews

• Data analysis and visualisation

• Business Case development

• Transport modelling and appraisal

• Developing options

• Technical reporting

• Supporting on project proposals

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 such as becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer.

Your Impact

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.

About you

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 / Physics or a closely related discipline or possession of a relevant master's degree and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:

• An Adapter - You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.

• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.

• A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

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.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary

• Private medical insurance

• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance

• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec

• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership

A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions.

About Stantec

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.