Principal Transport/Development Planner

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gym-flex scheme

Flexible time options

Job summary

WSP Seeks a Principal Development Planner in Scotland to lead development transport planning work across commercial, retail and residential sectors. You will guide transport strategies, masterplanning inputs and expert witness support while collaborating with highways, structures and environmental teams.

You will manage project delivery, mentor junior staff and help grow our client network, developing transport and parking strategies for both public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans or parking strategies.
• Experience in preparing traffic flow information for Transport Assessments or Environmental Statements.
• Experience with junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 or Linsig.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources and invoicing on small to medium projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical transport planning inputs for development planning projects.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals and help deliver projects.
• Support delivery and leadership of multidisciplinary schemes with senior colleagues.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Parking strategies

Junction modelling

Project management

Junction design

Communication

Mentoring

Professional network

Chartered status

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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 to recruit a Principal Development Planner with a strong development‑related Transport Planning background to join our Development team in Scotland.

Your role will include working on a range of projects from commercial, retail and residential through to developing transport strategies, inputs into masterplans and support with Expert Witness evidence. You will support private sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process; and support public sector clients with developing transport and parking strategies, and scheme development. The team works closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams, as part of our remit to lead larger multidisciplinary development proposals.

You will be involved in the day‑to‑day technical transport planning input into Development planning projects, alongside performing project management and leadership roles on projects where appropriate. This will include mentoring Early Career Professionals to assist you in the delivery of projects.

You will support/lead our transport planning input into small to medium scale projects, and work with senior colleagues to assist in the delivery, management and leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects. You will further develop your existing commercial skills and grow your professional network to assist with Business Development.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Experience of leading the technical work on some or all of the following: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and working with guidance such as NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets;
• Experience in preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement;
• Experience in the set up and running of junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and the understanding of inputs, outputs and scenario testing;
• Capability to undertake project management (e.g. budget planning, resource planning, invoicing) on small to medium scale projects;
• Capability of carrying out and/or supervising conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals);
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to support senior colleagues in discussions with Clients, members of our project teams, co‑professionals and other project stakeholders;
• Ability to share knowledge and mentor others, in particular Early Career Professional colleagues, on your areas of technical expertise;
• Expertise in day‑to‑day software packages such as Excel and Word;
• Be starting to develop a professional network of co‑professionals and clients;
• You will be an experienced Transport Planner with technical knowledge and hands‑on post‑graduate experience.
• Ideally you will have or be pursuing chartered status in a transport related discipline.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: Hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days a week, and provides flexible arrangements. We support wellbeing through our Thrive programme and virtual GP service, offer a gym‑flex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package. Flexible time options such as the “WSP My Hour” and part‑time arrangements, additional leave and bank holiday adjustments are available. Development and training opportunities, including mentorship and chartership, are also offered.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.