Description
We are seeking a Senior / Principal Transport Consultant to join our Liveable Places team in Southampton. As a Senior / Principal Transport Consultant, you will take the lead on delivering a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery, including public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals, and pedestrian/traffic modelling.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Designer & Project Manager on a wide range of projects delivering liveable places and better sustainable transport routes in urban and rural settings
- Work directly with clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs whilst helping to grow and develop our work with them
- Prepare and review reports, drawings (using CAD), schedules, and other documents in accordance with appropriate design standards, legislation, and guidance
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
- Oversee projects' budget and financial performance
- Undertake technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team
- Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team and our colleagues in the wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives
Requirements:
- A civil engineering, transport engineering, or transport planning degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
- A proven ability to support with work winning and supporting the growth of our Liveable Places team
- Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
- Proven track record in project management and financial control
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent
- Transport, road safety, parking, and traffic engineering experience
- Good spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public, and other senior colleagues