TPS is pleased to announce that Jane Overton is the latest PDS completion, entitled to use the post nominal IncTP.  Jane is the fifth person to have their final review conducted by videoconference this year.  She was mentored by Lindsey Stack from Atkins who sat in on the review. She completed the PDS while at Atkins, but is now a Senior Consultant with PJA in Birmingham. With around 30 remote reviews scheduled so far this year, and mentor training now adapted to remote working, the TPS Skills team is fully functional despite the COVID changes.

Jane said that:

“I’m really proud to have completed the TPS Professional Development Scheme. By completing the scheme, I am able to demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience I’ve built up over my career so far, and my commitment to personal professional development. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed developing a broad range of transport planning skills, and look forward to developing these further whilst working towards achieving the TPP over the next few years.  Many thanks to my mentor, managers and colleagues who have continued to supported me throughout the process.”

Jane pictured with her completion certificate

Keith Buchan, TPS Skills Director said:

"Congratulations to Jane for her achievement, we welcome her to the growing community of transport planners who have completed PDS and can now also use the title Incorporated Transport Planner: IncTP.  Despite the many personal and working challenges caused by Covid the TPS skills team has continued to do what it can to retain and develop skills throughout this difficult time and now as lockdown comes to an end.  In 2021 we have already seen a strong demand for first and final reviews and we hope this will continue now that we have revised and updated the PDS.  With the launch of Version 4 in June we look forward to many more trainees following Jane’s example and coming forward in the next few months.  We are always ready to provide advice and support.  Please get in touch!”