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Sustainable Mobility Planners (Varying grades) - job post

Pell Frischmann
4.0 out of 5 stars
Edinburgh•Hybrid work
Permanent, Full-time
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Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Edinburgh•Hybrid work

Full job description

About Pell Frischmann:

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
Edinburgh
Working Practice
Remote
Job Reference
10674

With a strong and growing presence in Scotland, our Scottish team works across the mobility sector focused on the development of transport policy, strategy, business cases, development planning, energy and developing innovative tools to shape a more sustainable and well-connected future. Celebrating our centenary year in 2026, this is an exciting time to be in team Pell Frischmann locally and nationally.


The differentiators of working for Pell Frischmann…

  • We think local and work local with our project teams similarly resourced on this basis. With our work wholly delivered in the UK, this ensures the continued development of our early to mid-career professionals, and lots of opportunities for ‘hands-on’ learning.
  • We provide hands-on senior staff input throughout delivery, bringing continual learning and mentoring for our early to mid-career professionals.
  • All that we do is underpinned by our Noble Purpose where the hard work of everyone across the business actively generates sustainable funds to reinvest in protecting the environment. Locally we embed this purpose and positive ethos it brings into in the way we operate, the way we think and how we go about delivering our projects.
  • We do more than simply collaborate with clients, we also work as an extension to their team providing more opportunities to ‘see things from the other side’ and gain more skills early on.
  • We adopt an agile business model and culture, which is non-bureaucratic, innovative, and pragmatic that empowers opportunities for all.
  • We do not stand still - innovation is an underlying cornerstone of our business and which everyone in a delivery role is empowered to bring to all projects where there is the opportunity regardless of individual size or ‘gloss’.

The Role

We are seeking skilled Sustainable Mobility Planners at various levels to join our dynamic and growing team in Scotland. You will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative transport initiatives that prioritise active travel, public transport, and new mobility solutions. The successful candidate(s) will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from policy development, research, innovation tools, appraisal, engagement as well as supporting our client delivery partnerships with lots of other opportunity to further your expertise in the development planning and renewables sector and bring your ideas and thoughts to the table in, providing expert advice to a wide range of clients in Scotland.

This will also be a full remote role as part of our Scotland team, and knowledge of the local markets will be essential.


Key Responsibilities

  • Policy & Strategy Development: Lead/support the research, analysis, and drafting of transport policies, strategies and plans for clients at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Business Case Formulation: Develop/support robust business cases (from Strategic to Full Business Case stage) for sustainable transport projects, to inform investment decisions and support funding applications.
  • Appraisal and Analysis: Undertake detailed transport analysis and appraisal, in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance, to support strategic advice and policy recommendations.
  • Data Analysis: Lead/support on the analysis of datasets, spanning primary and secondary sources, to provide the evidence bedrock underpinning a variety of projects.
  • Innovation and Development: Assist in the creation and application of new methodologies and tools, including those for assessing the impacts of emerging mobility solutions.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, government bodies (such as Transport Scotland), and other key stakeholders to align on strategic objectives and project delivery.
  • Knowledge Leadership: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in sustainable mobility.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • A deep and demonstrable understanding of the Scottish transport policy and appraisal context, including key documents, legislation, and government bodies (e.g. Transport Scotland) alongside an appreciation of the wider policy context of direct relevance to sustainable mobility today.
  • A degree or post-graduate qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field.
  • Being commercially aware
  • Significant post-graduate qualification experience.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in developing transport policies, strategies and business cases in accordance with relevant guidance.
  • Familiarity with emerging mobility trends such as Mobility as a Service (MaaS), shared mobility, and micromobility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling reports.

Desirable Skills:

  • Progress towards or eligibility for professional accreditation (e.g. Chartered Transport Planning Professional - CTPP, Chartered Engineer (CEng)).
  • Experience with transport modelling, junction modelling and forecasting software.
  • Project Management, line management and client liaison (for more senior level roles).Experience in a research, data or an innovation focused role within the transport sector

Why Pell Frischmann?

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, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.


Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at recruitment@pellfrischmann.com.

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.

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