Description

The starting salary for this role is £32,512 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new PDP Graduate Transport Planner to join our fantastic Transport Policy team, based in Woking. The team work on a hybrid basis, and you will usually need to work 2 days in the office per week.

Explore latest ideas and shape land use and transport planning in a vibrant, changing county. Enjoy the freedom to innovate.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

At Surrey County Council (SCC), we focus on people in all we do. We need to back activities that promote healthier lifestyles. This is important for moving people and goods. We aim to meet this goal by balancing the needs of the people, the environment, and the local economy. This balance helps to foster prosperity at home, at work, and in leisure.

About the Role

As the Graduate Transport Planner in the Place Directorate, you will improve Surrey's streets and spaces. Your duties will include:

• Promote greater use of walking, wheeling, riding, and public transport modes.
• Join efforts in placemaking, tackling climate change, and explore future transport options.
• Help the team by doing transport surveys, drafting reports, and engaging with stakeholders, members and residents.
• Analyse data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Visit sites, work with different partners and stakeholders, and join meetings, presentations, workshops, and public events.
• Support and lead on project management tasks for schemes from start to finish.

You will work with skilled Transport Planners, Engineers, Project Managers, Councillors, and Contractors. Together, you will help shape transport policy and deliver transport programmes.

You will help Team Managers with project and programme development. You will also assist with stakeholder engagement planning and delivery. These activities will support SCC in achieving its priorities around climate change, the local economy and community spirit.

This position is on a professional development programme (PDP). You can also pursue an approved sponsored professional qualification while you work, this can be at either the graduate or postgraduate level. The course duration is between about 2 and 3 years. You will get paid time off to study and a faster pay rise when you meet your learning and experience goals. You will receive coaching from experienced colleagues and your line manager will check your progress during regular performance conversations. This process helps to approve your advancement through the career grades.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Interest, knowledge, and understanding of current planning policy guidance.
• A degree or master's in civil engineering, transport planning, town planning, geography, or a related subject.
• Willingness to learn, organise, and deliver work packages on time.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills. This includes reading plans and writing replies to enquiries and reports.
• You can sway people at any level by sharing your ideas with clarity and persuasion.

Application Questions

To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in the Transport Planning profession?
2. What aspect(s) of Transport Planning are you most interested in and wish to work on? For example: Sustainable modes and Active Travel, Policy or Strategy, Behaviour change, Scheme design, Assessment and Appraisal, etc.
3. Please state one or two transport related issues you feel are particularly relevant today.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Steve Howard by email steve.howard@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15th June 2025. Interviews will take place from week commencing 30 June 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. 

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. 

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment 

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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