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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 provides 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 great design.

The role will require working across a range of different projects, although the focus will be working in our growing public sector facing team.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or above with experience in Transport Planning in a public sector environment for either a private sector consultancy or public sector body. They should have experience of delivering small and medium sized commissions (depending on experience and role) with only minimal supervision required, and contributing to the delivery of larger commissions. Being technically excellent, and as a confident communicator verbally and in writing, they will be required to present and communicate their ideas clearly and concisely both internally and also to a wide range of external audiences. Chartership with a relevant professional body, or other relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.

Based in our Longbridge head office, it would be advantageous (but not essential) to have experience working in the wider midlands public sector market, with existing positive relationships with prospective clients.

There will be opportunities to also work on projects outside of the Midlands and needs arise as part of our national transport planning team.

Other Experience/skills We Are Looking For Include

• Experience in public sector facing transport planning and/or working in a public sector transport planning team

Experience of a wide range of multi-modal projects including (but not exclusive to): Active Travel, Public Transport, Placemaking, Traffic/demand Management.

Experience of public sector governance processes and working in a political environment

Experience in the production of, and providing advice regarding, transport strategies and policies

Experience of the development of business cases and funding bids, including knowledge of Government Business Case guidance including Green Book and TAG

Experience of option development including inputting to concept level design

Experience of using transport modelling within projects (strategic/macro/micro/junction)

Successful project management experience of relevant projects

Ability to contribute/lead on bids and financial proposals, including experience of the bidding process for local government projects and/or frameworks

Knowledge and experience of applying government policy and guidance to projects

An understanding of the planning process in England

Excellent communication skills and interface with clients

Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing knowledge and demonstrate pride in work.

Willingness to develop and train junior team members, including line management if required.

Rewards And Benefits

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

Flexible working arrangements

Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Membership of our group pension scheme

Life Assurance

To find out more about what it’s like to work at PJA here.

How To Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to recruit@pja.co.uk. 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.