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Construction project managers and related professionals > Transport Planner
Managerial | Transport
Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
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:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
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In this role you could:
There are opportunities to work in the public and private sector, from local and central government to transport companies, small and large consultancies. You could become a senior transport planner or traffic engineer and manage projects or teams. You might also move into town planning, policy development or environmental consultancy. You may improve your career prospects by completing the Transport Planning Professional qualification, or by getting chartered status with a relevant professional body.
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