Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
£20,000 - £44,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree and then join an organisation as a trainee transport planner. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage if you study:
Many graduates go on to do a postgraduate qualification in transport planning approved by the Transport Planning Society.
Getting work experience through internships, summer placements or a year in industry may give you an advantage when applying for graduate roles. Your university careers service can help you to find opportunities during your studies.
You'll usually need:
You can apply to do a Transport Planning Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or Transport Scheduler Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You might then move on to do a Transport Planner Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could join the Transport Planning Society or The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a transport planner from the Transport Planning Society.
In this role you could:
You could work in an office or visit sites.
Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.
Airport information assistants help passengers in airports.
Delivery van drivers collect parcels from a warehouse and deliver them to customers.
Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage safely board the right aircraft at the right time.
