Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Energy Sector

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Training and mentoring support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their growing Transport Planning & Mobility team. This role is integral to supporting energy projects as part of the UK's commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2050.

Located predominantly in Birmingham but offering flexibility across various locations, the ideal candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities including transport assessments and environmental reviews, while collaborating closely with clients and local authorities. You will benefit from a hybrid working policy and a commitment to your professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Scoping Reports and Transport Assessments.
• Familiarity with Local Authority Transport Plans.
• Strong numerical and spatial analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Transport Statements and Environmental Statement chapters.
• Leading discussions around project accessibility.
• Ensuring project delivery meets budget and technical standards.

Skills

Transport planning project delivery

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to communicate with clients

Education

Transport Planning experience

Knowledge of transport policy

Job description

Overview

WSP’s Transport Planning & Mobility team is growing and we are looking for Senior or Principal Transport Planner to support our range of projects across the Energy sector. We shape the future of energy in the UK, supporting the government’s commitment to net zero carbon by 2050. You will help deliver the energy system that powers the UK’s future.

Preferred locations: Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Newcastle, Southampton. If you need an alternative WSP office, contact [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, Construction Traffic Management Plans and Travel Plans, including playing a hands‑on role in Client and Local Authority scoping discussions.
• Leading technical discussions around the accessibility of project / construction sites for a wide range of modes and articulating the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals.
• Working in a multi‑disciplinary environment and taking a proactive approach in working with adjacent disciplines, such as noise and air quality, ecology, and highway teams.
• Being flexible and upskilling your knowledge to enable you to work across other transport workstreams such as communications and engagement, to support a sustainable and balanced workflow for the local team.
• Working in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients.
• Keeping up to date with relevant standards and policies; raising WSP’s profile by networking and occasionally attending conferences.
• Ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, and required technical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of Scoping Reports, Transport Assessments and Environmental Statement Transport Chapters.
• Experience of delivering transport planning projects and knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards.
• Familiarity with Local Authority Transport Plans and Strategies would be beneficial, as would experience in transport feasibility studies, option assessment reports and providing inputs into transport related business cases.
• Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard.
• Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences.
• Knowledge of current transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, providing tools and programmes such as the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing an hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit.

Your development

We foster a supportive environment investing in training, mentoring, and Chartership to support your growth.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts in communities through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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.