Senior Transport Planning Lead - Hybrid & Strategic Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Guildford is seeking an Associate Director Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team. The role is based in Guildford with hybrid working combining in-office and home working.

You will lead transport projects across modes, developing strategies, policies and business cases from inception to completion. You will support senior colleagues to grow client relationships across the region, manage project delivery, bid contributions, and ensure technical

Qualifications

• Experience working with local authorities in active travel, public transport, scheme development, transport studies, strategies and appraisals.
• Experience of developing transport focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver presentations and liaise with varied audiences, including public sector officials and stakeholders.
• Project management experience, with ability to review client briefs, develop fee proposals and lead project delivery.
• Commercial acumen and ability to manage tasks and support wider team management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and/or managing a broad range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence.
• Leading and supporting in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Supporting senior colleagues to further develop and expand our work with clients across the UK.
• Provide specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio.
• Undertake a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Be responsible for the financial performance of your projects and contribute to the commercial performance of our team.
• Support the ongoing development of the 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.
• Make an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise).

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Guildford is seeking an Associate Director Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team. The role is based in Guildford with hybrid working combining in-office and home working.

You will lead transport projects across modes, developing strategies, policies and business cases from inception to completion. You will support senior colleagues to grow client relationships across the region, manage project delivery, bid contributions, and ensure technical