Senior Active Travel Designer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Active Travel Designer to enhance urban spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport and civil engineering, focusing on creating inclusive and sustainable travel solutions. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality designs, managing projects, and mentoring junior team members. Join a dynamic team committed to professional development and innovative urban design.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/placemaking/civil engineering.
• Ability to produce technical reports and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide design expertise for active travel infrastructure.
• Support feasibility studies and detailed design projects.

Skills

Design Expertise

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Highway/Public Realm Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D Modelling Software

Job description

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Senior Active Travel Designer, Birmingham

Client: PJA

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

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 a senior engineer with a passion and interest in planning and designing active travel infrastructure in our Birmingham Office.

Our ideal candidate will provide design expertise and support for appraisals of a range of active travel focused schemes. They will have existing design experience in the transport / placemaking / civil engineering fields and are able to support a growing team seeking to deliver on both private and public sector opportunities.

We require the applicant to ideally be degree educated, preferably with a focus within highway and/or public realm design. We are seeking someone to provide high-quality technical delivery of projects ranging from feasibility studies to detailed design, while also supporting scheme reviews, setting out active travel strategies, undertaking route audits, and contributing to Business Cases.

Our ideal candidate will have passion and experience in designing and reviewing schemes to 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 packages including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, vehicle tracking, KeyLINES/SIGNS, with 3D modelling experience.
• 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 effective record keeping.
• Experience managing tasks to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to build and mentor a team.
• Experience applying Active Travel England Toolkits and understanding transport planning modelling is advantageous.

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

• An attractive, modern working environment with good accessibility by all transport modes.
• Opportunities for career progression within the firm.
• A wide range of challenging projects.
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals committed to personal and professional development.

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme.