Principal Transport Planner

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex benefit

Menopause support

WSP My Hour

Flexible leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal (or Associate) Transport Planner in our Basingstoke office to work across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector transport projects. The role spans active travel, transport strategies, and Government funding applications with a hybrid working pattern.

You will collaborate within a large multi-disciplinary team, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business growth across the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience with local authorities in active travel, public transport, scheme development, transport studies, strategies and appraisals.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office and data presentation.
• Ability to review briefs, bids and manage project delivery including supervising workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues to grow Mobility work with UK clients.
• Assist in managing the Basingstoke team, including resourcing and workload utilization.
• Lead and manage transport planning projects with budgeting, programmes and technical excellence.
• Contribute to People, Clients & Growth, Operations and Technical Excellence pillars and support Pillar Leads.
• Lead and support in bid preparation, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Present at internal and external knowledge sharing events.
• Supervise junior colleagues and coach skill development.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Numerical analysis

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

TRICS

Junction modelling

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 (or Associate) Transport Planner to join our transport & Mobility team in our Basingstoke office. This is a varied role that will see you work across an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross sector projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Projects include: active travel solutions, transport strategies, and Government funding applications, master planning, access support and development planning.

Some Typical Responsibilities Within This Role Will Include

• Supporting senior colleagues within the Mobility Business to further develop and expand our work with clients across the UK.
• Support in the management of the Basingstoke team, both technically and pastorally. Responsibility for attending resourcing meetings, securing team workload and maintaining utilisation expectations.
• Leading and/or managing a broad range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence.
• Making an active contribution to four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting the Pillar Leads in these roles.
• Leading and supporting in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Attending and presenting at internal and external technical knowledge sharing events.
• Supervising junior colleagues in undertaking technical tasks and coaching them in acquiring new skills.
• Working in a large multi-disciplinary office with access to a range of people at a similar career stage across a variety of fields.

The role is based in our Basingstoke office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Your Team

Our Basingstoke Mobility team includes transport planning, modelling and engineering professionals who work on an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross sector projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This includes a range of active travel solutions, transport strategies, and Government funding applications, master planning, access support and development planning. These projects are not locked to the Basingstoke locality with support offered all across the south, Wales and internationally whilst working closely with our planning, infrastructure design, structures and environmental teams.

Our local and regional pipeline of work is extensive, and the successful applicant will help us to deliver a challenging and exciting pipeline of work for a range of regional clients including Local Authorities and private companies across a range of sectors.

You will be supported by senior members of the Mobility Team and by our virtual UK wide specialist teams, including industry leading experts. We embrace a flexible approach to working that aligns with people’s lifestyles and wider commitments and the well-being of our employees is of upmost importance to us.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience working with local authorities in active travel, public transport, scheme development, transport studies, strategies and appraisals. Also in development management, statutory consultation and planning appeals is also desirable.
• Experience in contributing to and preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and providing design advice to developers and architects.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools, excel spreadsheets, transport data analysis and presentation and transportation software including TRICS and junction modelling programmes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients, stakeholders, team members and present at meetings, workshops and public forums.
• Project management experience, with the ability to review client briefs and tenders, develop and contribute to fee proposals and lead project delivery including supervising workloads, task delegation, supporting junior staff and managing client expectations.
• Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.