Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role...
You will be a Transport Planner in our Development Planning team, joining our growing integrated Development team in Liverpool or Manchester. Your role will include working on a range of projects from commercial, retail, and residential through to Local Development Framework Representations, developing transport strategies, and support with Expert Witness evidence. You will support private sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process; and support public sector clients with developing transport and parking strategies, business cases, and scheme development. The team works closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams, as part of our teams remit to lead larger multi-disciplinary development proposals.
You will be involved in the day to day technical transport planning input into Development planning projects, alongside performing a project management and leadership role on projects where appropriate. This will include mentoring our Early Career Professionals to assist you in the delivery of projects. You will support/lead our transport planning input into small to medium scale projects, and working with senior colleagues to assist in the delivery, management and leadership of complex multi-disciplinary projects. Further developing your existing commercial skills, and growing your professional network to assist with Business Development.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...
* Experience of leading the technical work on some or all of the following: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and working with guidance such as NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets;
* Expertise in preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement;
* Expertise in the set up and running of junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and the understanding of inputs, outputs and scenario testing;
* Experience of project management (e.g. budget planning, resource planning, invoicing) on small to medium scale projects;
* Capability of carrying out and/or supervising conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals);
* Good communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with Clients, members of our project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders;
* Ability to share knowledge and mentor others, in particular Early Career Professional colleagues, on your areas of technical expertise;
* Expertise in day to day software packages such as Excel and Word;
* Have a growing professional network of co-professionals and clients;
* You will be an experienced Engineer/Transport Planner with significant knowledge and hands on post graduate experience.
* Ideally you will have or be pursuing chartered status in a transport related discipline.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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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 & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing
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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.
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.
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