Active Travel – Senior Active Travel Designer – Birmingham

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Active Travel Designer passionate about creating better spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. The ideal candidate will have design experience in transport or civil engineering and will contribute to both private and public sector projects. Responsibilities include delivering technical projects, reviewing designs, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus purchase option

Flexible working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscriptions

Membership of group pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, placemaking, or civil engineering.
• Ability to produce technical reports.
• Experience managing tasks to deliver projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical projects from feasibility to detailed design.
• Support a growing team with active travel-focused schemes.
• Review schemes and set out active travel strategies.

Skills

Design Experience

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Transport or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D Modelling

Job description

Senior Active Travel Designer (Birmingham)

Do you have an interest in street design, shifting the focus away from private vehicles to promote better spaces for those walking, wheeling, and cycling?

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion and interest in planning and designing active travel infrastructure in our Birmingham Office.

We will provide design expertise and support for appraisals of a range of active travel-focused schemes. The ideal candidate will have existing design experience in transport, placemaking, or civil engineering fields and be able to support a growing team delivering both private and public sector projects.

Applicants should ideally be degree-educated, preferably with a focus on highway and/or public realm design. The role involves high-quality technical delivery of projects from feasibility studies to detailed design, reviewing schemes, setting out active travel strategies, undertaking route audits, and supporting Business Cases.

Our ideal candidate will have passion and experience in designing and reviewing schemes in accordance with LTN 1/20 and inclusive mobility guidance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of national design standards (DMRB, Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, Inclusive Mobility).
• Knowledge and practical application of adoption agreements (including S278 and S38).
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, vehicle tracking, KeyLINES/SIGNS, and 3D modelling.
• Experience in establishing new client relationships to grow the Active Travel offering.
• Experience attending meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies.
• Ability to produce technical reports.
• Good time management and organizational skills with meticulous record-keeping.
• Experience managing tasks to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to build and mentor a team of junior staff.
• Experience applying Active Travel England Toolkits and understanding transport planning modelling is advantageous.

Rewards and Benefits

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive, modern working environment with excellent accessibility.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A variety of challenging projects.
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals committed to your personal and professional development.

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days of annual leave plus the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Participation in the Company Share Ownership scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Membership of our group pension scheme.
• Life assurance.

How to Apply

If interested, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. Ensure you specify the role in the email subject.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunities.