Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Passenger Transit

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Flexible benefits

Disability confident

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join the UK Passenger Transit Group, with a base in any UK office including Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working and a mix of in-office and home working, supporting diverse projects across the UK.

You will lead or contribute to passenger transit projects, apply your regulatory knowledge, and mentor junior team members while driving financial and client-focused outcomes for multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in passenger transit and mobility planning and design, and transport data analysis.
• A demonstrable understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment in which passenger transit services are delivered.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience of working with passenger transit clients and experience of leading workstreams or projects.
• Understanding of project management skills developed across a range of transport and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Creative, innovative mindset, lateral thinker.
• Motivation to develop your career and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Leading or contributing to a variety of projects and proposals (both technical and commercial inputs) and delivering high quality outputs in line with client requirements.
• Bringing your passion and knowledge of Passenger Transit to deliver high quality and effective outcomes for our clients.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; working with our other WSP service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Building relationships and playing a leading role in securing and delivering work for our large local client portfolio.
• Undertake a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Support the ongoing development of the junior members of the team, either as a People Manager or through mentoring.
• Leading the financial performance of your projects and the commercial performance of our team.
• Making an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise).

Skills

Passenger transit

Mobility planning

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Project leadership

Project management

Creative thinking

Career development

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role...

We are looking to recruit a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our Passenger Transit Group within the Planning & Mobility team working across the UK. The role can be based in any of WSP UK offices, including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London or Manchester, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

This is a varied role with responsibilities including:

• Leading or contributing to a variety of projects and proposals (both technical and commercial inputs) and delivering high quality outputs in line with client requirements.
• Bringing your passion and knowledge of Passenger Transit to deliver high quality and effective outcomes for our clients.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; working with our other WSP service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Building relationships and playing a leading role in securing and delivering work for our large local client portfolio.
• Undertake a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Support the ongoing development of the junior members of the team, either as a People Manager or through mentoring.
• Leading the financial performance of your projects and the commercial performance of our team.
• Making an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise).

You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with our Net Zero and Future Mobility growth areas on a range of innovative strategies for our public and private sector clients, as well as being a key member of our expertise practice group.

Your Team

We have a core Passenger Transit leadership team spread across the UK, leading regional client relationships and supporting key projects in their specialist areas.

We can offer a holistic, whole system and lifecycle approach across all stages of a transit project and all modes, either individual stages or together.

You would be a part of the wider UK team working in Passenger Transit which is around 30 strong, supplemented by colleagues across the global business, enabling us to deploy significant multi-disciplinary teams when our clients need a whole life, multi-stage approach to project delivery. We are mode-agnostic and cover all options whether on road or rails. Our team members benefit from having front-line operational experience, and many have worked alongside or within Regional, Combined and Local Authorities, giving us direct relevant experience to understand our client's challenges.

Our clients include developers, Local Authorities, Sub-National Transport Bodies and Combined Authorities. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be.

We have a strong national pipeline of work, and the successful applicant will help us to deliver challenging and exciting work.

To find out more about our Transport Planning business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/transport-planning

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Prior experience in passenger transit and mobility planning and design, and transport data analysis.
• A demonstrable understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment in which passenger transit services are delivered.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience of working with passenger transit clients and experience of leading workstreams or projects.
• Understanding of project management skills developed across a range of transport and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Creative, innovative mind‑set, lateral thinker.
• Motivation to develop your career and make an impact

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.