Description
We have a new opportunity for a Principal (or Senior) Transport Consultant to join WSP's Liveable Places team. The role is based out of our Southampton office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.
As a Principal Transport Consultant within our Liveable Places team, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as Designer & Project Manager on a wide range of projects delivering better sustainable transport routes and public realm in urban and rural settings
- Working directly with clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
- Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules, and other documents according to design standards and guidance
- Staying informed about industry trends and best practices
- Overseeing projects' budget and financial performance
- Undertaking technical reviews and checking design deliverables within the team
- Collaborating with the Liveable Places team and colleagues in the wider Mobility team and WSP business
The Liveable Places team works with various clients across the UK to help them achieve their placemaking ambitions. As a Principal or Senior Consultant, you will take the lead on delivering schemes from concept to delivery, including public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals, and pedestrian/traffic modelling.
Requirements:
- A civil engineering, transport engineering, or transport planning degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
- Experience and interest in supporting work-winning activities and team growth
- Proven track record in project management and financial control
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent
- Transport, road safety, parking, or traffic engineering experience