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Job Description
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
Job Description
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
To find out more about our Transport business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/transport-planning
Your new role, what's involved?
We are seeking a Senior Transport Plannerto be based out of our Manchester office to:
* Support the delivery of our portfolio of projects with a focus on active travel, public transport, strategy development and business case support
* Leading and managing tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team and producing high-quality outputs in line with client requirements.
* Make a positive contribution to the commercial performance of the team, with the ability to recognise key metrics and understand how individual and project team performance contributes to them.
* Make an active contribution to our four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence).
Your Team
Our Transport Planning Team sits within a wider team of over 100 transport planning professionals across the North, Midlands and Scotland.
We deliver a wide range of transport planning projects for our clients, as well as an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including (but not limited to): active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes; economic appraisal; carbon appraisal and management; transport strategy and policy development. You may have broad experience that spans across these areas, or you may be a specialist in one or more. We can help you to broaden your experience or deepen your specialist skill areas in line with your career aspirations.
Our local and regional pipeline of work is extensive, and the successful applicant will help us to deliver a challenging and exciting pipeline of work for a range of regional clients, predominantly Combined and Local Authorities but also developers and operators.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* Experience in active travel, public transport, scheme development and/or business case development.
* Experience of developing transport focused strategies, plans and policies.
* Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
* A strong interest in the decarbonisation agenda.
* Strong project management skills, ideally developed across a broad range of multi-disciplinary projects.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management in leading more junior members of the team.
We are keen to hear from people who hold or who are currently working towards a professional qualification / chartership.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
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 & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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