Hybrid Principal Transport Planner — Lead Projects & Strategy

WSP UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultant is seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Planner for their Basingstoke office. In this role, you will lead transport planning projects across the UK, manage teams, and collaborate on innovative solutions in active travel and transport strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience with local authorities, project management skills, and a strong analytical background. This position offers hybrid working opportunities and a chance to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in active travel, public transport, scheme development, and transport studies.
• Ability to prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Strong project management skills and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues and manage the Basingstoke team.
• Lead transport planning projects and manage project teams.
• Prepare bids, fee proposals, and attend knowledge sharing events.

Skills

Experience with local authorities

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent working knowledge of MS Office

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Project management experience

Sound commercial awareness

Tools

TRICS

junction modelling programmes

Job description

A global engineering consultant is seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Planner for their Basingstoke office. In this role, you will lead transport planning projects across the UK, manage teams, and collaborate on innovative solutions in active travel and transport strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience with local authorities, project management skills, and a strong analytical background. This position offers hybrid working opportunities and a chance to contribute to impactful projects.