Consultant/Senior/Principal Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading independent consultancy in transport planning. This role focuses on developing innovative and practical design solutions that enhance communities. Candidates will engage in a variety of projects, contributing to transport assessments and statements while leveraging industry-specific software. The firm promotes professional growth, offering a supportive environment with training and mentoring. With an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement, this position is ideal for those passionate about transport planning and creating better places through design.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Membership of group pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above in relevant fields.
• Experience in development-led Transport Planning projects.
• Strong technical background in transport assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work across various transport planning projects.
• Develop planning projects and contribute to financial proposals.
• Conduct access feasibility studies and design.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Transport Statements

Travel Plans

Microsoft Excel

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Access feasibility studies

Planning process in England

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Tools

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

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Consultant/Senior/Principal Transport Planner, Birmingham

Client:

PJA

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

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, Environment 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, Maths, Science, Geography, etc.) with experience in development-led Transport Planning projects.

Candidates should have:

• Experience in the production of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Strong technical background with experience of Microsoft Excel and industry-specific software (Junctions 9, Linsig, AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
• Experience of undertaking access feasibility studies and design
• Knowledge and experience of applying design guidance such as Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20
• An excellent understanding of the planning process in England
• Ability to contribute to bids and financial proposals

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

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.