Transport Planning Intern (Chelmsford)

Company: Jacobs
Apply for the Transport Planning Intern (Chelmsford)
Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Transport Planning Summer Placement – Responsibilities

  • Supporting design and engineering traffic management solutions to enhance transport networks for all users.
  • Considering walking and cycling improvements aligning with local and national sustainability goals.
  • Helping to develop and appraise various transport schemes and initiatives.
  • Assessing travel needs and opportunities to improve the way people travel to undertake their daily activities.
  • Supporting the undertaking of feasibility studies.
  • Assisting with transformational placemaking to reduce the impact of transport on the built and natural environment.
  • Using spatial and economic analysis to understand benefits for communities.
  • Building and using transport models to appraise schemes.
  • Developing plans and strategies.
  • Delivering transport schemes aligning to current policy context (e.g., decarbonisation, sustainability and economic recovery).

Requirements

  • On track to complete a degree in Geography, Economics, Maths, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Physics or Natural Sciences.
  • A flexible and innovative self‑starter who is passionate about developing new skills.
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real‑world problems.
  • Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements.
  • Available to join the 8‑week programme starting 6th July 2026 and ending 28th August 2026.
  • Full right to work in the UK.
  • Penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2027.

Selection Process

  1. Apply online.
  2. Shortlisted.
  3. In‑person interview.

We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026