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A leading independent consultancy in Reading is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to work on diverse transport planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and significant experience in development-led transport planning, delivering projects with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the planning process are essential. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. PJA is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach to Transport, Placemaking and Engineering. Our holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports our vision to create better places through good design.
The role will require working across a range of different projects although the focus will initially be on meeting our commitments on developing planning projects.
Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or above (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography etc.) with significant experience in development led Transport Planning. They should have experience of delivering and project managing across a range of scales (depending on experience and role) with both public and private sector clients with only minimal supervision required. As a confident communicator verbally and in writing, they will be required to present and communicate their ideas clearly and concisely both internally and also to a wide range of external audiences. Chartership with a relevant professional body would be advantageous but not essential.
Depending on experience our ideal candidates will also have some, but not necessarily all, of the following alongside a willingness to learn and develop new skills:
As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:
If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to recruit@pja.co.uk. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.
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