WSP Transport Planning & Mobility - Expression of Interest

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

Job Description

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team brings together over 350 Transport Planning and Transportation Modelling experts across the UK & Ireland. We work on a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary projects for public and private sector clients, including transport strategy, active travel, public transport, research, feasibility studies, training programmes and funding applications.

Transport & Mobility @ WSP

With a strong regional and national pipeline of work, we are looking for Transport Planners and professionals with complementary skills to grow our team. Roles may include leading or contributing to projects across the entire project lifecycle.

Roles & 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 to deliver projects from concept to delivery.
• 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, and engage in client and Local Authority scoping discussions.
• Lead 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.
• Take a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Work in a collaborative client/consultant environment and represent WSP’s values in all engagements.
• Contribute actively to WSP’s four pillars – People, Clients & Growth, Operations, and Technical Excellence – supporting leadership in these areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme 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 all aspects of transport assessments and strategies for major or complex projects.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to liaise with diverse audiences, including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public and other project stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the capability to support wider team management.

Benefits

WSP offers a hybrid working model with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week and use our modern offices across the UK. We provide health and wellbeing support, including a virtual GP service, and benefits such as flexible leave options, a gym membership scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package. Personal time can be taken through the “WSP My Hour” programme, and part‑time and flexible working arrangements are available.

We promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, encouraging applicants to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We support development and training, mentoring and chartership pathways.

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.