Job Details
Transport Planning Graduate
Transport for Wales
Expires in 11 days
Overview
At Transport for Wales (TfW), we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling.
£27,000
per year, increasing to £28,000 in the second year.
Full time, Temporary, Hybrid
(37.5 hours per week)
Pontypridd or Wrexham / Hybrid
Key information
The Transport Planning Graduate will contribute to the development and delivery of TfW’s multimodal integration agenda and will assist in projects and tasks that support the Welsh Government, local authorities and other partners in making public transport a key element of an integrated transport system.
This role offers hybrid working from Pontypridd / Wrexham office and from home, flexible working hours with occasional travel to site or other office locations as required.
22 month fixed term contract.
About the role
- You’ll take part in a bespoke TfW Leadership Programme.
- You’ll contribute towards and manage various projects, at times simultaneously.
- You’ll work across different areas in the Transport Planning and Development Directorate.
- You’ll take part in the Early Talent Development Programme by attending regular workshops and learning sessions for personal development.
- You’ll participate in a group project where you will collaborate to deliver tangible outcomes on a real business project over a 6 month period.
- You’ll take part in the Early Talent Mentoring Scheme.
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Requirements
- A post graduate degree (Masters) in a relevant area such as Transport and Planning, Transport Planning and Engineering, Urban Transport.
- The ability to understand, analyse and interpret data to support decision making and recommendations.
- The ability to manage time and priorities effectively, whilst balancing workload and academic study to achieve key objectives and deliverables.
- An understanding of the ways in which different travel modes can support the aims to reduce carbon emissions and reduce the need to travel by car.
- Have an interest or passion in transport / transport planning and sustainability.
We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.