Transport Planner – Development Planning Team (Basingstoke)
Our Development Planning team is seeking a Transport Planner to join our growing integrated Development team in Basingstoke. You will be involved in working on a range of projects from commercial, retail and residential developments to Local Development Framework representations, developing transport strategies and supporting with Expert Witness evidence. The role requires day‑to‑day technical transport planning input into various Development Planning projects, working closely with teammates, senior colleagues and the wider WSP business.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical support for transport assessments, travel plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision.
* Prepare traffic flow information for Transport Assessments and Environmental Statements.
* Set up and run junction capacity modelling software (e.g. Junctions 10, Linsig) and conduct scenario testing.
* Carry out conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals).
* Communicate with clients, project teams, co‑professionals and other stakeholders.
* Share knowledge on technical expertise.
* Use software packages such as Excel and Word.
* Support project management and commercial development by leading transport planning input on selected projects.
Qualifications
* Experience with Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, following NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets.
* Experience preparing traffic flow information for Transport Assessments and/or Environmental Statements.
* Ability to use junction capacity modelling software (Junctions 10, Linsig) and interpret outputs.
* Capability in conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals).
* Good communication skills and confidence to speak with clients and stakeholders.
* Ability to share knowledge in technical areas.
* Confidence in everyday software (Excel, Word).
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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