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Consultant / Senior Transport Planner Public Sector (Birmingham)An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UKs 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.If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.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 will be educated to degree level or above with experience in Transport Planning in a public sector environment. They should have experience of delivering small to medium sized commissions (depending on experience and role) with both public and private sector clients with only minimal supervision required. 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 would be advantageous but not essential.They will also have:Experience in public sector facing transport planning and/or working in a public sector transport planning teamExperience of a wide range of multi-modal transport projectsExperience of public sector governance processes and working in a political environmentExperience in the production of, and providing advice regarding, transport strategies and policiesExperience of the development of business cases and funding bids, including knowledge of Government Business Case guidance including Green Book and TAGExperience leading bids for local government projects and/or frameworks desirable but not essential.Knowledge and experience of applying government policy and guidance to projectsAn understanding of the planning process in EnglandExcellent communication skills and interface with clientsAbility to contribute / lead on bids and financial proposalsEnjoy working in a team environment, sharing knowledge and demonstrating pride in work.As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transportThe opportunity to progress quickly within the firmA wide range of challenging projectsOngoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional developmentWe also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional daysFlexible working arrangementsOption to participate in the Company Share Ownership schemeCycle to Work SchemePayment of professional subscriptionMembership of our group pension schemeLife AssuranceHow to ApplyIf 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr