Market
Cities & Places
Transport Planner - Reading
Jacobs
Reading, UK
Posted 6+ months ago
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Joining Jacobs is more than just a career. We value and invest in our people and communities to foster growth and success. Our inclusive culture embraces diverse perspectives, building collaboration and trust to challenge the norm. Your ingenuity, diverse thinking, and experience will contribute to our ongoing success and help create a positive work environment. You'll deliver great work through your passion and expertise, in collaboration with diverse teams.
This opportunity is based out of our Central Reading office and will require 2 day office/ 3 days home hybrid work.
About the opportunity
At Jacobs, we're shaping the future of transport by designing smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions. As a Transport Planner in our new Reading office, you'll be working on high impact projects that improve connectivity and quality of life.
We're global leaders in transport planning and modelling, known for our innovative, integrated approaches to complex mobility challenges. Our expertise spans:
- Strategic Transport Masterplanning
- Policy and Strategy Development
- Data-Driven Insights and Advanced Modelling
- Sustainable Mobility Solutions
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
As a Transport Planner, you'll:
- Develop strategic plans and policies that shape the future of mobility
- Manage impactful projects from conception to delivery
- Utilise cutting-edge modelling and analysis techniques
- Contribute to sustainable transport solutions that benefit communities
- Engage with stakeholders to align visions and deliver tailored outcomes
You'll collaborate with experts and work in street design, active travel, traffic engineering, junction modelling, transport modelling, and other disciplines, contributing to transformational placemaking and transport initiatives.
This is a chance to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment where your idea and technical expertise will help drive meaningful change.
Here's what you'll need
- Proven experience in transport planning
- A relevant degree qualification
- Strong collaborative skills and a multi-disciplinary mindset
Join Our Culture of Innovation and Care
At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover:
- A global network of expertise and opportunity
- A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging
- Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential
- Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs
Ready to shape the future of transport? Join us in creating smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions that transform communities and improve lives.
Apply Below Now to Start Your Journey with Jacobs!
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Berkshire | United Kingdom |
