Transport Planner — Hybrid, Active Travel & Policy

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Chartered/Professional development

Job summary

WSP is seeking Transport Planners to join our Transport & Mobility team in the UK. You will lead on a variety of transport planning projects, working within a multidisciplinary group to deliver from concept to delivery.

We value experience in active travel, public transport and business case development, with a focus on coordinating transport assessments and liaising with Local Authority clients. Hybrid working and professional development are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme development and/or business case development.
• Experience of developing transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• Experience in managing and coordinating all aspects of transport assessments and strategies for major and/or complex projects.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully deliver presentations and liaise with a variety of audiences – including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management.

Responsibilities

• Leading on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals (both technical and commercial inputs).
• Leading and managing tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with our other WSP specialists to deliver multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Providing specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio.
• 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 articulate the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals.
• Undertaking a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Working in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients.
• Making an active contribution to WSP's four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Leads in these roles.

Skills

Active travel experience

Public transport experience

Transport programme development

Business case development

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Commercial acumen

Job description

WSP is seeking Transport Planners to join our Transport & Mobility team in the UK. You will lead on a variety of transport planning projects, working within a multidisciplinary group to deliver from concept to delivery.

We value experience in active travel, public transport and business case development, with a focus on coordinating transport assessments and liaising with Local Authority clients. Hybrid working and professional development are supported.