Principal Consultant (Liveable Places)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal to lead projects in sustainable transport. This role offers the chance to work with diverse clients and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of impactful projects. You will engage with stakeholders, oversee budgets, and contribute to the growth of the Liveable Places team. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position allows you to shape your career while making a positive impact in communities across the UK. If you are passionate about transport planning and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders to meet transport needs.

Skills

Project Management

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Transport Planning Degree

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Principal to be based out of our Newcastle office, Leeds Office, Manchester or Liverpool office who can:

• Support our team within the North along with the wider Liveable Places team
• Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects whilst helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Leading project teams in the delivery of a varied portfolio of work, and alongside colleagues in other service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
• Oversee projects budget and financial performance
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team
• Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team and our colleagues in the wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives

YOUR TEAM

Liveable Placeswork with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals and pedestrian / traffic modelling. We have had recent key successes with TfGM, Bury Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, City of York Council, Liverpool City Council, North Tyneside Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, West of England Combined Authorities, National Highways and many, many more.

The Liveable Places team are based in offices across the country with over 150 staff, currently making up the team with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A civil engineering degree, transport planning degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
• A proven ability to support with winning public sector work and can support our growing offer in the north region
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Transport, traffic signals, road safety, parking or traffic engineering experience
• Good spoken and written communication skills. With the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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