Description
We are seeking a Principal or Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team. As a Principal Transport Planner you will take the lead on a range of transport projects across the WSP business. You will work across modes to develop transport strategies, policies, and business cases, and support the development of transport programmes and projects from inception through to completion.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals
- Leading and managing tasks as part of multi-disciplinary teams
- Providing specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio
- Undertaking a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team
- Being responsible for the financial performance of your projects and contributing to the commercial performance of our team
- Supporting the ongoing development of the junior members of the team
- Making an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise)
You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with our Net Zero, Future Mobility and Freight growth areas on a range of innovative strategies for our public sector clients.
Requirements:
- Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme development
- Experience of developing transport focused strategies, plans and policies
- Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients
- 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