Transport Planner, Mobility & Strategy — Hybrid Role

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 46,854 - 73,627; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Health & wellbeing support

Flexible leave options

Job summary

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is seeking Transport Planners to join a growing group of over 350 experts across the UK & Ireland. You will work on strategies, plans and feasibility studies for public and private sector clients, contributing to projects from concept to delivery.

Roles include leading or contributing to projects, developing transport statements and assessments, and engaging with Local Authorities. Strong communication and delivery skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme development and/or business case development.
• Experience developing transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• Experience managing and coordinating transport assessments and strategies for major or complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to liaise with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals, providing technical and commercial inputs.
• Manage tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other WSP specialists.
• Support the securing and delivery of work for our diverse local client portfolio.
• Develop Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, Construction Traffic Management Plans and Travel Plans.
• Lead technical discussions around accessibility of project sites for multiple modes and support planning approvals.
• Take a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Represent WSP’s values in client engagements and contribute to the four pillars: People, Clients & Growth, Operations, and Technical Excellence.

Skills

Active travel

Public transport

Transport planning

Project management

Presentation skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is seeking Transport Planners to join a growing group of over 350 experts across the UK & Ireland. You will work on strategies, plans and feasibility studies for public and private sector clients, contributing to projects from concept to delivery.

Roles include leading or contributing to projects, developing transport statements and assessments, and engaging with Local Authorities. Strong communication and delivery skills are essential.