Senior / Principal Transport Planner

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

WSP My Hour

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave option

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex discounts

Chartered/Development support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in Manchester. You will work within a multidisciplinary group of planners, engineers and modellers across UK offices, delivering transport and spatial planning projects for major commissions such as National Highways, with a hybrid office/remote setup.

You will contribute to modelling projects, lead small tasks, engage with clients and stakeholders, and help develop technical capability within

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, development or spatial planning.
• Understanding of the UK planning system, including policy and transport assessment requirements.
• Ability to lead small projects and manage priorities and budgets.
• Experience with multi-tier modelling including local junction, microsimulation and strategic modelling.
• Experience developing concept options and familiarity with UK highway design standards.
• Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders, presenting complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of transport and spatial planning projects with technical excellence and policy alignment.
• Lead technical tasks and engage with wider disciplines, clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver transport modelling projects, tasks and studies.
• Provide leadership to junior staff and support capability building within the Transport & Mobility Planning team.
• Manage project budgets and programmes to meet commercial constraints.
• Contribute to WSP’s pillars: People, Clients & Growth, Operations and Expertise.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Modelling

UK planning system

Analytical thinking

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

Due to our expanding public sector workload and recent appointment to a major National Highways framework, we are seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team.

Working as part of a highly integrated, multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers and modellers, and collaborating across WSP’s UK offices, you will play a key role in the delivery of our transport and spatial planning portfolio.

You contribute to transport planning and infrastructure projects across our portfolio including major projects and National Highways commissions in the North of England. This role is based in our Manchester office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of office and home working.

If you are interested in these opportunities with WSP but would need a different home office to Manchester, then please contact [e-mail] to discuss options.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of transport and spatial planning projects, ensuring technical excellence, policy compliance and alignment with client objectives.
• A focus on technical project delivery including engagement with wider disciplines, client and stakeholders.
• Delivery of transport modelling projects, tasks and studies.
• Providing leadership and guidance to junior staff, contributing to technical capability building within the Transport & Mobility Planning team.
• Commercial management of projects and tasks, ensuring programme and budget constraints are achieved.
• Making a visible contribution to WSP’s four key pillars: People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Experience in transport, development or spatial planning.
• An understanding of the UK planning system, including national and local policy, and transport assessment requirements.
• Ability to lead small projects and technical tasks, manage competing priorities and meet commercial requirements.
• Experience contributing to multi-tier modelling projects including use of local junction modelling, microsimulation modelling and strategic modelling.
• Experience of developing concept options and familiarity with UK highway design standards.
• Experience of client and stakeholder engagement, including presenting complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting and fee development.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting transport data and evidence.
• The ability to produce high quality technical reports and clear public facing documentation.

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.