Graduate Transport Planner​/Economist

Graduate Transport Planner/Economist

Join us as a Graduate Transport Planner/Economist in our Transport Planning & Advisory Team in Birmingham.

We are Sweco, Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net‑zero chasers, community connectors and social enterprise rs. We are committed to designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

As a Graduate Transport Planner/Economist within our Appraisal, Strategy & Advisory team you will contribute to the successful delivery of transport projects from inception to detailed design. You will:

• Analyse and appraise transportation projects, providing day‑to‑day technical input.
• Develop robust business cases for transport projects and strategies.
• Find innovative, practical solutions to complex transportation issues using analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborate with experienced consultants and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

Our programme is designed for passionate, forward‑thinking graduates who thrive in dynamic team environments and are hungry to collaborate with mentors and leaders across the business.

• Degree relevant to the role.
• Less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Driven, proactive, and solution‑oriented.
• Able to work in the UK without restrictions now or in the future.

Our two‑year blended‑learning scheme offers:

• Flexible learning – virtual and face‑to‑face.
• Mentorship from senior experts.
• Structured masterclasses in fundamental skills, internal insight and functional expertise.
• Support for professional accreditation.
• Permanent position with industry‑standard salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and life assurance.

We will hold an assessment centre in January/February 2026; all applicants will be contacted regardless of the outcome.

Sweco brings together experts with diverse perspectives to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, digitalisation and sustainability. We offer a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to each client’s reality.

Sweco values flexibility: part‑time and hybrid working options, flexible start and finish times, and a focus on work‑life balance.

We are committed to a friendly, inclusive culture that respects everyone's contribution. We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and to support the Equality Act 2010.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact our HR team. Provide your name, preferred contact method, the position title and requisition/vacancy number so we can respond promptly.