WSP Transport Planning & Mobility - Expression of Interest

WSP; Newcastle Emlyn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Training and mentoring

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is looking for Transport Planners to join a growing regional and national pipeline of work. You will work on transport strategy, active travel, public transport projects and business cases, collaborating with Local Authority clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role offers hybrid working with two days per week at home and flexible working arrangements, plus development through training and mentoring, including Chartership support.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals (technical and commercial inputs).
• Lead and manage tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other WSP specialists to deliver multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio.
• Undertake Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, Construction Traffic Management Plans and Travel Plans, including scoping discussions with Clients and Local Authorities.
• Lead technical discussions around site accessibility for a wide range of modes and articulate impacts and mitigations for planning approvals.
• Lead in technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Work in a collaborative client/consultant environment and represent our values in delivering for clients.
• Contribute to WSP's four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; Technical Excellence) and support Leads in these roles.

Skills

Active travel experience

Public transport experience

Transport planning

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Transport & Mobility @ WSP

WSP's Transport & Mobility team brings together over 350 Transport Planning and Transportation Modelling experts together across the UK & Ireland.

We have a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary and cross-sector projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Key project specialisms include transport strategy/policy, active travel planning and design, public transport planning, research, feasibility studies, training programmes and funding applications.

With a strong regional and national pipeline of work, we are looking to grow our team and would like to hear from Transport Planners, and those with complimentary skills, who would be interested in opportunities within our teams.

To find out more about our Transport Planning business: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/transport-planning

A little more about our roles…

Exact roles and responsibilities will differ depending on the nature of your role and experience levels, but might include:

• 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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• 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.

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 that 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.

EEO Statement

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.