Graduate Transport & Development Planner

Advert

Launch Your Career as a Graduate Transport & Development Planner

Are you ready to shape the future of transport in Kent? Join one of the UK’s largest local authorities and make a real impact from day one.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Transport & Development Planner to join our Highways and Transportation Division. Through our rotational graduate programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple teams, contributing to high-profile projects that directly influence the lives of Kent’s residents, communities and businesses.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Help to shape developments, plans and strategies to deliver new highways and transport infrastructure and services across Kent.
• Undertake projects to review and improve policies and processes in transport and development planning in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Assess planning applications for new developments and provide recommendations to local planning authorities.
• Rotate across key service areas, gaining a view of how transport planning supports the Council’s strategic goals.
• Represent the Highway Authority, building your confidence and communication skills in a professional setting.
• Develop your expertise through structured project work, while working toward the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship.

About You

• We’re looking for ambitious, proactive graduates who are ready to lead and learn. You’ll need:
• A 2:2 Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Environment, Geography or a related discipline. Other degrees will be considered according to their relevance.
• GCSE Grade A-C (4-9 or equivalent) in English language
• GCSE Grade A-C (4-9 or equivalent) in Mathematics.
• A proven ability to lead seminars, projects, or group discussions in an academic or work setting.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• The ability to work collaboratively in teams and managing deadlines without compromising quality.
• A solid understanding of local government, transport policy, and the unique transport challenges facing Kent.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in tools like MS Excel, Word, and Project.
• A passion for public service and a desire to make a difference in your community.
• Commitment to study for an Associate Project Manager apprenticeship (Level 4).

Why Join Us?

At Kent County Council, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. Our award-winning Graduate Programme includes:

• A structured graduate development pathway with an embedded apprenticeship.
• Access to our extensive e-learning courses and our Digital Skills Hub.
• Ongoing support throughout the programme from your line manager and the Graduate Team.
• Access to all the professional networks you’ll need to succeed.

Be part of a forward-thinking, member-led council that’s committed to delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and businesses.

This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.

Closing date for applications is 25th July 2025,  with interviews being held in Maidstone on Monday 8th September 2025.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification

Contact Details

For further information on this role before applying, please contact:

David.Joyner@kent.gov.uk.

About The Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.