Senior Transport & Development Planner

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior Development Planner to support its Development Team, specialising in Transport/Civil Engineering. The role involves providing sustainable development solutions and managing client relationships, ensuring projects from site selection to planning approvals meet technical standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a relevant degree, and experience in delivering transport planning projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-profile projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating as a lead client contact for consultancy services.
• Significant experience of delivering transport planning projects.
• Experience of team management responsibilities including line management.

Responsibilities

• Support regional Development Team in Transport/Civil Engineering.
• Develop sustainable development solutions from site selection to planning approvals.
• Manage client relationships and ensure projects are delivered to budget and standards.

Skills

Transport planning guidance

Communication skills

Junction design

Numeracy and problem-solving

Team management

Education

Numerate first degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related subject

Tools

Junctions 9 (PICADY & ARCADY)

Linsig

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior Development Planner to support its Development Team, specialising in Transport/Civil Engineering. The role involves providing sustainable development solutions and managing client relationships, ensuring projects from site selection to planning approvals meet technical standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a relevant degree, and experience in delivering transport planning projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-profile projects across the region.