Kick-start your career while studying towards a Level 6 Transport Planner Degree Apprenticeship. Based in central Birmingham (B19 3SD) with hybrid working, you'll support real transport projects, develop analytical and professional skills, and attend occasional learning in London (E1W 1LP) - this apprenticeship is 3.5 years in duration.
Training course: Transport planner (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
36.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
In this post, you will be:
- Supporting the development of transport business cases and helping prioritise future transport investment projects
- Assisting with the monitoring and evaluation of transport schemes to understand their impact and effectiveness
- Collecting, analysing and presenting data to support transport planning decisions
- Learning to use specialist transport planning and modelling tools, including PRISM and the Regional Strategic Model (RSM)
- Supporting demand, accessibility and economic analysis exercises
- Assisting with transport modelling updates and improvements
- Conducting research to support transport policies, programmes and investment decisions
- Helping prepare briefs for external consultants and supporting procurement activities
- Working with colleagues, local authorities, transport operators and other stakeholders on transport planning projects
- Supporting public engagement and stakeholder consultation events
- Preparing reports, presentations and briefing materials for internal and external audiences
- Maintaining accurate project records, databases and documentation
- Using GIS and other digital tools to analyse transport and geographic information
- Attending project meetings and contributing ideas to discussions and planning sessions
- Responding to enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner
- Supporting funding bids by providing research, appraisal and evidence gathering
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working
- Completing apprenticeship coursework, assignments and assessments alongside workplace learning
- Attending apprenticeship training sessions, including travel to London for block learning and development activities
- Building professional networks across TfWM, WMCA and the wider transport sector
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - LONDON
Your training course
Transport planner (integrated degree) (level 6)
Your training plan
- The on-the-job training will take place at WMCA's head office at 16 Summer Lane
- We currently operate under a hybrid working model
- The apprenticeship training will be online for the majority, with in-person delivery at Northeastern's offices once a week per academic year
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4+)
- Maths (grade C/4+)
- a relevant subject (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
Combined Authorities exist to grow economies in their regions. They invest in projects across areas such as transport, skills and wellbeing. West Midlands Combined Authority was set up in 2016 to deliver an ambitious plan to drive inclusive economic growth in the West Midlands. Most services are delivered by our partners. Instead, we deliver plans and funding that unlock those services. We represent seven local authorities (Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall) with a further 10 as non-constituent members. We’re headed by the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker. We’re committed to creating a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. You’ll support us in doing this through exemplifying our values: be collaborative, be driven, be inclusive, be innovative.
https://www.wmca.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- For more information on our benefits, please visit the benefits page on our career site
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- The apprentice will have a strong foundation in Transport Planning and will have achieved a relevant degree in this field, and will be able to pursue their next role within transport planning
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
West Midlands Combined Authority
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039469.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026
