Job Description

About Pell Frischmann:

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Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.



Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany's coal mining industry. RSBG SE's mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Specialism

Transport Planning

Hours

37.5

Location

Birmingham

Working Practice

Hybrid

Job Reference

10686

About the role

You will be joining a hardworking and successful team specialising in all aspects of traffic and transport planning, including sustainable transport (buses and active travel) and urban regeneration projects. This will primarily be focused on Public Sector clients, and projects.



The team work collaboratively across the UK and this role would be based in our office in Birmingham city centre. You will have the opportunity to work on many key projects in the Transport sector. One of our recent, ongoing projects is the

Birmingham Transport Plan

(BTP). Appointed as Transport Planners, Pell Frischmann was responsible for assembling and maintaining the BTP throughout its development, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders and shaping the schemes required to create a cleaner, safer and more inclusive transport system for Birmingham. Among these initiative, Pell Frischmann led the development of the pioneering City Centre Movement and Access Strategy which will divide the city centre into six segments where the boundaries are permeable only to sustainable travel modes.



Upon joining Pell Frischmann you will become part of an expert, multidisciplinary team where you will gain training and experience in your chosen specialism.



Additionally, you will be enrolled onto our two-year Graduate programme. This exciting programme is built around the competence requirements of professional institutions and a great way to kick start your career. You will have opportunity to network with others graduates across the Group and develop key skills such as project management, business and personal effectiveness. You will be involved working the below areas as part of your day-to-day role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Data collection and analysis:

Gather, manage and interpret transport data (traffic counts, journey times, passenger data, etc.) to support scheme development and evaluation.

Transport modelling and appraisal:

Assist in preparing transport models, demand forecasts, and cost-benefit assessments using tools such as Excel, TEMPro, or TAG guidance.

Scheme development:

Contribute to the concept and feasibility design of sustainable transport measures (e.g., bus lanes, cycle routes, junction improvements, pedestrian crossings). This will also be using AutoCAD.

Policy review and alignment:

Support analysis of national and local transport policies to ensure project compliance (e.g. Bus Back Better, LTN 1/20, Local Transport Plans).

Stakeholder engagement:

Assist in the preparation of materials for public consultation, stakeholder workshops, and client meetings.

Report writing:

Draft technical notes, option assessment reports, and business case inputs to support funding submissions and decision making.

Collaboration:

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including transport planners, engineers, and modellers to deliver high-quality outputs.

What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are; Essential or Preferred?

Essential

Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related subject.

Master's degree inTransport Planning/Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, or time served experience

Experience

Placement in a Transport Planning team or within a consultancy environment

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to handle quantitative. Efficient communication skills with a range of audiences, having and excellent level of written and spoken English. Strong numeracy, analytical and report writing skills with attention to detail. Ability to work to manage time effectively to meet deadlines, both within a team and autonomously. Experience using GIS software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS

Why Pell Frischmann?

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We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you'll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.



We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.





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As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.