Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… We are seeking to recruit a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in London. As a Senior / Principal Transport Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping transport strategies and technical studies for our public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. Typical day-to-day responsibilities include the following: Working as part of a team in a large, multi-disciplinary office with access to broad expertise. Being present in the office alongside colleagues to help develop and coach junior members of staff. We typically expect colleagues to work from the office 2-3 days a week. Managing a broad range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence. Making an active contribution to our four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Pillar Leads in these roles. Supporting the growth of our Mobility team in London by liaising with clients, reviewing briefs and tenders, and contributing to high-quality fee proposals and bids. Leading on technical work including preparing transport strategies and studies, especially for active travel. Collaborating with our Future Mobility, Digital and Net Zero teams on Future Ready initiatives like Mobility Hubs, EV strategies, and First Mile/Last Mile studies. Attending and presenting at internal and external technical knowledge sharing events. Delegating and supervising Graduates, Assistants and Transport Planners in undertaking technical tasks and coaching them in acquiring new skills. Working towards gaining professional accreditation / chartership with in-house mentoring. Your Team Our London Mobility Planning team encourages an inclusive purpose-driven work culture focused on sustainability, including transport planning and engineering professionals who work on an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross sector projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This includes active travel solutions, business cases, transport strategies, Government funding applications, master planning, access support and development planning. These projects are generally located within Greater London and involve working with and for Local Borough Councils. Our existing client base is also far-ranging with long-term contracts in place with authorities like TfL, City of London, Ealing, Westminster Kent, and Hertfordshire. Support is also provided to other schemes across the UK and internationally whilst working closely with our planning, infrastructure design, structures and environmental teams. 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. You will be supported by senior members of the Mobility team and by our virtual UK wide specialist teams, including industry leading experts. Where possible, we aim to support flexible working approaches that aligns with people’s lifestyles and wider commitments. The wellbeing of our employees is of upmost importance to us. Our newly refurbished, multi-disciplinary London office is located in Chancery Lane, just 3-minutes walking distance from Central Line links. We also have upgraded cycling facilities (including showers and lockers) available. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Experience in active travel, public transport, feasibility studies, scheme development, transport strategies and appraisals, and project management. The ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels is highly desirable. Knowledge or awareness on application of latest transport policies and legislations including those relevant to London projects (i.e. London Mayors Transport Strategy) and national and local design standards (Active Travel England’s Design Guidance, Local Transport Note 1/20, Manual for Streets etc.) and planning processes applicable to the UK. Ability to produce technical project and non-technical public reports and presentations for a range of clients and stakeholders to a high technical standard. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients, stakeholders, team members and present at meetings, workshops and public forums. Project management experience, with the ability to review client briefs and tenders, develop and contribute to fee proposals and lead project delivery including supervising workloads, task delegation, supporting junior staff and managing client expectations. Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. 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