Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Appointment Type
Permanent
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Specialism
Transport Planning
About the role
We’re seeking two motivated Graduate Transport Planners to join our dynamic team based in Birmingham city centre. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and data-driven transport solutions across a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects.
As a Graduate Transport Planner, you’ll get experience in all aspects of transport planning, primarily focussed on public sector projects — including policy and strategy development, scheme optioneering and design, business cases, development control (reviewing transport assessment and travel plans), and transport modelling/appraisal. Our projects include corridor studies, active travel, public transport priority and road safety initiatives, taking a Healthy Streets approach. You’ll work in project teams under the guidance of our discipline experts, who will be responsible for supporting your professional development.
Please follow the below link to see one of our recent projects and the type of project you could be working on. As Transport Planners, we were responsible for assembling and maintaining the Birmingham Transport Plan (BTP) throughout its development. There are four big moves initiatives within the BTP, one of which involves ‘Transforming the City Centre’ through the introduction of City Centre Segments, an initiative to encourage sustainable travel. We helped to develop this concept and have continued to be involved in its ongoing design and implementation.
Upon joining, You’ll also be enrolled onto our Graduate Programme, designed around the competence requirements of professional institutions and created to help you build a strong foundation for your career. The programme offers opportunities to network with other graduates across the Group while developing key skills in areas such as project management, business effectiveness and personal effectiveness, in addition to the day to day technical elements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Data Analysis – Collect, process, and analyse transport data (traffic, public transport, demographic) to identify trends and inform decisions.
- Scheme Development – Help develop transport proposals, including generating options and producing concept and preliminary designs, using tools such as AutoCAD.
- Transport Modelling – Support the development and use of transport models to assess future scenarios and the potential impacts of scheme.
- Business Cases & Scheme Appraisal – Assist in the appraisal of projects in line with DfT/TAG guidance and contribute to business cases.
- Development Planning – Support Development Control activities on behalf of Local Highway Authorities, including reviewing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans submitted as part of Planning Applications.
- GIS & Visualisation – Produce maps, figures, and spatial analysis using GIS tools.
- Sustainable Transport – Contribute to active travel, public transport, and decarbonisation initiatives.
- Reporting – Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
- Stakeholder Support – Attend meetings and assist with client and stakeholder engagement.
- Project Support – Help manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects.
Right to work
This role forms part of a structured Graduate Programme and is not eligible for employer sponsorship at any stage. You must therefore have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme and be able to continue employment beyond this period without sponsorship.
What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are; Essential or Preferred?
- Batchelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related subject.
- Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related subject.
- Placement or internship experience in a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work
- Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Awareness of UK transport policy and appraisal frameworks (e.g., TAG)
- Awareness of data analysis or modelling tools
- Understanding of sustainable transport and active travel principles
We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at [email protected].
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.
