Senior/Principal Transport/Development Planner (Development) – WSP (UK & Ireland)

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A Little More About Your Role…

We are seeking to recruit all levels of Transport Planners with a strong development-related Transport Planning background to join our Development team in Manchester. Your role will include working on a range of projects from commercial, retail, and residential through to developing transport strategies, inputs into masterplans 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, and scheme development. The team works closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams, as part of our remit to lead larger multi-disciplinary development proposals.

To find out more about our Development Planning business, click the link: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/planning-and-development

You will be involved in the day-to-day technical transport planning input into Development planning projects, alongside performing project management and leadership roles 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 work with senior colleagues to assist in the delivery, management and leadership of complex multi-disciplinary projects. You will further develop your existing commercial skills, and grow 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;
• Experience in preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement;
• Experience 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;
• Capability to undertake 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);
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to support senior colleagues in 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;
• Be starting to develop a professional network of co-professionals and clients;
• You will be an experienced Transport Planner with technical knowledge and hands on post graduate experience.
• Ideally you will have or be pursuing chartered status in a transport related discipline.

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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It For You?

• Work-life balance
  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 & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Thrive programme to support health and wellbeing; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme; menopause support package.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour for daily personal time; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holiday entitlement as needed.
• Your development
  Supportive environment with training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
Professional Services

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