Senior or Principal Transport Planner - Liverpool

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing resources

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner in Liverpool. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid work, allowing up to two days remote work each week. Candidates will lead various Transport Planning projects, manage responsibilities in multi-disciplinary teams, and support the development of junior team members.

The ideal candidate has experience in active travel, public transport strategies, and dealing with Local Authorities. WSP also emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, offering comprehensive wellness benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in active travel, public transport, and transport scheme development.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects effectively.
• Experience working with Local Authorities and Combined Authority clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead various Transport Planning projects and proposals.
• Manage tasks as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support the financial performance of projects.

Skills

Active travel experience

Public transport knowledge

Transport programme/scheme development

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team in Liverpool. The role is based in WSP's central Liverpool office, with hybrid working options allowing a mix of in-office and home working.

Responsibilities

• Leading on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals commensurate to your grade (both technical and commercial inputs).
• Leading and managing tasks as part of multi-disciplinary teams, working with other WSP service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Providing specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio. Undertaking a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Being responsible for the financial performance of your projects and contributing to the commercial performance of our team.
• Supporting the ongoing development of junior members of the team, either as a People Manager or a mentor who actively shares knowledge and identifies opportunities to grow and develop the team.
• Making an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People, Clients & Growth, Operations, and Expertise).

Qualifications

• Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme development – including the relevant design guidance and/or business case development.
• Experience of developing transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully deliver presentations and liaise with a variety of audiences – including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management in leading more junior members of the team.

Benefits

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. We offer a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week, and modern offices across the UK. Inclusive work culture and extensive resources for health & wellbeing, such as a Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership discount, menopause support, and other wellness benefits are provided. Work life balance initiatives like WSP My Hour allow you to take an hour each day for personal activities. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, optional leave purchase, and flexible holiday usage are also available. Development and training are supported through mentoring, training, and chartership pathways.

EEO Statement

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.