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 someone 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 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 or with a minimum of a HNC qualification, ideally with a focus on either engineering design or transport planning related topics. We are seeking someone to provide high quality technical delivery of projects ranging from feasibility studies through to detailed design, whilst also supporting with the reviewing schemes, setting out active travel strategies, undertaking route audits, and providing support into Business Cases.
They will also have passion and experience of designing and reviewing schemes to LTN 1/20 and inclusive mobility guidance.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
Knowledge of national design standards (Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, Inclusive mobility). An understanding of adoption agreements processes (including, S278 and S38). Comprehensive understanding of software packages including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, vehicle tracking, KeyLINES/SIGNS. Ability to produce technical reports. Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records. Experience managing tasks to delivering projects on time and to a budget. A team player, supporting senior and junior members of staff. Experience in applying Active Travel England Toolkits and an understanding of transport planning modelling would be advantageous. 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 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 an additional 5 days leave. Flexible 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 recruit@pja.co.uk. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.
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Knowledge of national design standards (Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, Inclusive mobility). An understanding of adoption agreements processes (including, S278 and S38). Comprehensive understanding of software packages including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, vehicle tracking, KeyLINES/SIGNS. Ability to produce technical reports. Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records. Experience managing tasks to delivering projects on time and to a budget. A team player, supporting senior and junior members of staff. Experience in applying Active Travel England Toolkits and an understanding of transport planning modelling would be advantageous. 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 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 an additional 5 days leave. Flexible 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 recruit@pja.co.uk. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.
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