Falkirk Council

Graduate (Transport Planning)

Job Description

We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Graduate within our Transport Planning team?

In this role you will support the delivery of transport and planning policy by helping implement the Local Transport Strategy, contributing to the Local Development Plan, and assisting with transport assessments for planning applications. Key tasks include gathering and analysing data, carrying out initial development impact checks such as trip generation and junction capacity reviews, and providing clear feedback for senior colleagues. The role also supports the organisation and delivery of transport surveys, maintains related databases, and contributes to national transport data systems like TRICS through data entry and analysis.

In addition, the post prepares technical notes, data summaries, and GIS‑based mapping, ensuring findings are presented clearly and accessibly. It involves offering developing professional advice on transport matters, escalating complex issues when needed, and working closely with internal teams, partners, public bodies, and community groups. The role also includes attending meetings alongside senior officers and contributing where appropriate.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will have strong problem solving skills as well as a high attention to detail. You will have an HND or above in Transport Planning, Engineering, Geography, Maths, Town Planning, Project Management or other related discipline.

We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:

• Good written and oral communication
• Interpersonal
• Organisational
• Project management
• Report writing
• Team working
• Presentation skills
• Computer skills including use of MS Office
• Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

This post is temporary until August 2028 to cover a temporary project.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please use the following link: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/falkirk-council/jobs/graduate-transport-planning-465971

For more information regarding this role, contact Adam Watson at adam.watson@falkirk.gov.uk