Apprenticeship Level 3 - Transport Planning - London (6042)

Job Description:

Our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships

O ur apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a college, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development.  Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships have a typical duration of two to three years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'll continue to progress with Arup once you've completed your course.

The Opportunity

We're looking for Transport Planning Technician Apprentices to join our Transport Consulting team in our London office. From your first day you'll join a community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards an accredited qualification. You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients.

As Transport Planners, our work engages with all modes of transport; from walking and cycling to rail planning and station design across the UK and globally.

Sustainable Travel And Decarbonising Transport Is At The Core Of What We Do, Working With Clients To Drive Change And Improve Access To Sustainable Travel Choices. Our Apprentices Work Across All Aspects Of Our Business, Including But Not Limited To

* Support planning applications through the decision-making and post-decision processes
* Preliminary access and operational design advice
* Large-scale data analysis using a range of industry standard software
* Strategic transport advice for commercial and public sector clients
* Strategic and local transport modelling, including pedestrian and traffic simulation modelling
* Rail operations and planning
* Stadium operations and event planning
* National and regionally significant infrastructure projects

Our transport planning experts work side by side with specialists from a wide range of backgrounds, including environmental, planning and civil engineering. Many of our projects are boundary pushing and nationally significant.

We work hard to foster good relationships with everyone involved in the planning process - including national governments, regional partnerships or agencies, local planning authorities and developers as well the wider community and stakeholders.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work .

We are looking for candidates with five or more GCSEs at grade C/4/5 or above including Maths (Grade B/5/6 or above), English and Science or their equivalent

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th March 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Please note we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you and have resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of programme and are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship opportunity without our sponsorship  in order for  your application to be considered