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Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
You could work: 9am to 5pm;
In this role you could:
You could work in an office or visit sites.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree and then join an organisation as a trainee transport planner. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage if you study:
Many graduates go on to do a postgraduate qualification in transport planning approved by the Transport Planning Society.
Getting work experience through internships, summer placements or a year in industry may give you an advantage when applying for graduate roles. Your university careers service can help you to find opportunities during your studies.
You'll usually need:
You can start by doing a transport planning technician advanced apprenticeship, then move on to a transport planner degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could join the Transport Planning Society or The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a transport planner from the Transport Planning Society.
There are opportunities to work in the public and private sector, from local and central government to transport companies, small and large consultancies.
You could become a senior transport planner or traffic engineer and manage projects or teams. You might also move into town planning, policy development or environmental consultancy.
You may improve your career prospects by completing the Transport Planning Professional qualification, or by getting chartered status with a relevant professional body.
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) has more information on becoming a transport planner.