Consultant/Senior/Principal Transport Planner - #1661565

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.