Graduate Transport Planner (Land Development)

Support transport planning and land development projects by preparing transport assessments, analysing data, and assisting with planning, design, and stakeholder engagement.

About Pell Frischmann:

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.

About the Role

This role will be based as part of our Land Development team based in Nottingham, this role will be for a September 2026 start date, or around then.

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting private development projects across the UK.

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and engineers on a wide range of planning and design tasks, including:

·        Preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Strategies

·        Supporting junction modelling and feasibility studies

·        Contributing to masterplans and development layouts

·        Assisting with stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and clients

·        Analysing data, producing clear reports, and presenting findings to the team

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the full development lifecycle—from early concept to planning submission and beyond. Please follow the link below to see one of our recent projects and the type of work you can be involved with.

What We Offer

✔ 2-3 Year Graduate Development Programme
Our structured programme is designed to accelerate your professional growth. You’ll receive technical training, mentoring, and support to achieve sign-off for several key chartership attributes (e.g., CIHT, ICE, TPS).

✔ Prime Central Nottingham Location
Our office is centrally located, making commuting simple and convenient.

✔ Project Variety & Responsibility
You’ll work on high-profile, real-world development schemes from day one.

✔ Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
We value curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

·        A degree in Civil Engineering

·        Strong analytical and communication skills

·        An interest in development planning, sustainable transport, and city design

·        The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

·        A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Right to Work Requirements
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role due to salary thresholds. Applicants must already have the existing, unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of our 2 to 3 year graduate programme. Unfortunately, this means we cannot accept applications where the right to work is time-limited and would expire before the programme ends (July 2029).

Why Pell Frischmann?

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.