Transport Planning – Development Planning – Consultant / Senior

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy that specializes in transport planning and engineering. This exciting role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing to the development of innovative design solutions that create better places. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, you will receive ongoing support and training from experienced professionals. The company values your growth and offers a modern working environment with hybrid arrangements. If you are passionate about transport planning and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Group pension scheme membership

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above in relevant fields.
• Experience in development-led Transport Planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Work across various transport planning projects.
• Produce Transport Assessments and Statements.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Transport Statements

Travel Plans

Microsoft Excel

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Access feasibility studies

Design guidance knowledge

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

Consultant / Senior Transport Planner – Development Planning (Birmingham)

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, 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.

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.