PJA is one of the leading independent transport, engineering and placemaking specialists in the UK and Australia, with two offices in Australia and six in the UK.
We provide specialist advice on a wide range of projects across UK, Australia and beyond from new neighbourhoods and urban regeneration schemes to preparing strategies, policies and guidelines.
Our strength lies with our team of people, all of whom have been employed for their unique skills and talents but, if you cut us in half you’ll find the same core values all the way through us – we are credible, engaging and creative and our mission is to create better places through great design.
We are seeking an Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, who can help us to meet the growing portfolio of exciting projects.
Our ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will provide design expertise and support on a wide range of commercial and residential projects ensuring designs are prepared in accordance with current legislation, best practice, council policies and to the highest technical standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ideally have a degree in civil engineering or similar with 4 years’ relevant post graduate experience.
- Good knowledge of highway design, and drainage.
- Knowledge and experience of highway design standards – DMRB and Manual for Streets.
- Experience in the design of both commercial and residential developments including infrastructure, external works and drainage.
- Knowledge and experience of highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104.
- Knowledge and experience of earthworks strategies.
- Experience of meeting attendance to discuss issues with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and other statutory bodies.
- Working towards chartership
- Good understanding and use of software packages including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D and Flow.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records.
- Excellent problem solving skills
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
- Approved training schemes and development opportunities at a pace and direction that suit you
- 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
- Ability to purchase additional days leave
- Payment of professional subscription
To find out more about what it’s like to work at PJA, please visit our website: Careers in Transport Planning, Design & Engineering - PJA