SENIOR OR PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNER, BRISTOL

About the Role:

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future.

We are looking for people with a genuine enthusiasm to work in Transport Planning, and are considering candidates from Planner level through to Principal.

A typical week would include:

• Undertaking a full range of planning work including policy and strategy development, modelling and scheme feasibility and assessment, and business case development.
• Leading on all aspects of smaller projects, managing delivery to programme and budget whilst coordinating technical inputs from across disciplines.

Our projects range from small-scale local transport improvements to major road network, rail and sustainable travel schemes. We provide advice to private sector and local authority clients on access and transportation issues and support development proposals through the planning process. The team works closely with our Transport and Infrastructure, Services, Structures and Environmental teams on larger multi-disciplinary development proposals. Regionally we operate as a wider team covering offices from as far east as Guildford and as far west as Exeter, providing opportunities to work both within and outside of the South West. From time to time opportunities also arise to work in other parts of the UK and beyond.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• BSc or BA (minimum 2:1) in a relevant subject such as economics, geography, business studies, mathematics, engineering, politics etc, (Masters qualification is desirable)
• Good knowledge of UK transport legislation, policy and guidance, and ideally policy within the West of England
• Experience in the delivery of business cases and/or transport economic appraisal is desirable
• Experience in the delivery of active travel and/or public transport projects is desirable
• Ability to take initiative for self-development and can remain calm under pressure
• Ability to keep others informed of issues in a timely manner and ask questions when you are uncertain
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Ability to analyse technical data with attention to detail
• An understanding of the importance of safety, health and environmental issues
• Ability to work productively as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with standard software packages including MS Excel and Word

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension schemes, life assurance, personal accident cover and paid professional subscriptions, and some not so standard benefits as part of our flexible benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or thrill the family with your Lego building skills (Discount at Legoland Windsor) – WSP can help!

Be you, be happy - Across our offices in the UK, we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring contribute to both our culture and the way we innovate when delivering our projects. We have a number of colleague networks, that everyone is invited to join, including our LGBTQ+ group (VIBE), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) as well as WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group. All groups work with the business to ensure we continue to promote the right environment to enable all employees to reach their full potential and to ensure we create a culture of Belonging@WSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

In addition we support our people to achieve their personal health and well-being goals through our Thrive programme.

About us:

We value our people and our reputation

We stand for attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best professionals in our fields of expertise, because our people are what make us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do. We are professional, humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues and embrace diversity.

We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.

Find your career path at WSP.

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Please note that WSP reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

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