Lead Transport Planner – Mobility & Policy

WSP USA

Basingstoke

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Gymflex benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking transport planning professionals to join our Transport & Mobility team in the UK & Ireland. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects—from active travel to public transport planning—leading tasks within multidisciplinary teams to deliver ambitious outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working across offices in the UK, with opportunities to engage with Local Authorities and private clients. You'll contribute to innovative strategies and grow within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme development and/or business case development.
Ability to develop transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
Experience working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
Experience coordinating transport assessments and strategies for major projects.

Responsibilities

Lead on Transport Planning projects and proposals (technical and commercial inputs).
Manage tasks within a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects from concept to delivery.
Support in securing and delivering work for a local client portfolio.
Undertake Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans with client and authority discussions.
Lead technical discussions on accessibility of sites for various modes and support planning approvals.