Graduate Transport Planner 2021
RPS has a great opportunity for a Graduate to join our Transport Planning team, part of our UK Planning Division. We advise clients on the transport implications of land use developments and infrastructure projects. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. We provide advice on all matter pertaining to the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social, and economic landscapes.
Your role
You will be working with a strong team of highly knowledgeable consultants giving you the opportunity to develop your skill set and progress your career. You’ll be trained in providing support and assistance across a range of projects and technical areas. You will provide transport planning and engineering consultancy advice to our clients, contributing towards the success of the team through the effective delivery of project and ensuring development of key client relationships.
Your skills and experience
We’d like you to have a Degree in a relevant subject and have a keen interest in transport planning. Great analytical and communication skills are a must as you’ll need to be able to build strong working relationships with your colleagues, clients and external bodies. Commitment to developing your technical knowledge and a positive approach to your own professional development is essential and is fully supported by us.
What we offer you
We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Cover, Gadget Insurance Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards
About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm of 4,600 people. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’