Consultant/Senior/Principal Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy specializing in transport planning, where you will contribute to innovative projects that shape better places. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for rapid career progression, supported by experienced professionals committed to your development. You will engage in diverse projects, applying your expertise in transport assessments and design guidance while enjoying a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including hybrid working arrangements, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in urban planning, this position is perfect for you.

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 in relevant fields such as Transport Planning or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in development led Transport Planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Work across various transport planning projects focusing on developing planning commitments.
• Produce Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Transport Statements

Travel Plans

Microsoft Excel

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Degree in Geography

Tools

Junctions 9

Linsig

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

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

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

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