Development Planning – Consultant / Senior – Manchester

PJA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in the UK is seeking a Consultant/Senior Transport Planner for their Manchester office. The role focuses on development planning projects, requiring strong technical skills and an understanding of the planning process in England. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in transport assessments and feasibility studies. PJA offers a supportive environment for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 Days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Techscheme

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.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of transport planning projects.
• Produce Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.

Skills

Communication

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Maths

Science

Geography

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Degree in Geography

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

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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

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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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

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

How To Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

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