Strategic Senior Transport Development Planner

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Development Planner for Leeds to join our regional Development Team, specialising in Transport and Civil Engineering for Development Planning.

You will deliver sustainable development solutions from site selection through to planning approvals, collaborating with planning, infrastructure design, structures, transport and environmental teams on UK and international projects.

Qualifications

• First degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or related subject.
• Experience as lead client contact for consultancy services and strong relationship-building.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of transport planning guidance and standards.
• Experience delivering transport planning projects across development planning and delivery.
• Familiarity with junction modelling software (Junctions9, PICADY, ARCADY, Linsig).
• Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
• Experience in budgeting and programme management.
• Team management experience and awareness of contractual aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in delivering studies, Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking/Access studies leading to planning approvals.
• Lead proactive management and build collaborative relationships with clients and staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and ensure high service levels.
• Stay updated with standards and policy, network, and raise firm profile.
• Provide guidance to a team of technical staff across grades.
• Engage in high-profile client interaction, stakeholder management, and design team liaison.
• Ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Numeracy

Problem solving

Project management

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Land use planning

Transport planning

Education

Transport degree

Tools

Junctions9

PICADY

ARCADY

Linsig

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Development Planner for Leeds to join our regional Development Team, specialising in Transport and Civil Engineering for Development Planning.

You will deliver sustainable development solutions from site selection through to planning approvals, collaborating with planning, infrastructure design, structures, transport and environmental teams on UK and international projects.