Overview
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We are seeking to recruit a Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in Bristol. You will be based from our city centre office, with a hybrid approach enabling a mix of in-office and home working.
What you will do
* Manage a range of transport planning projects, including project team management, budgeting, programming and technical excellence.
* Contribute to the four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and support Leads in these roles.
* Identify and develop opportunities with existing clients.
* Support Project Managers and Directors in bids, fee proposals and project programmes.
* Attend and present at internal and external technical knowledge sharing events.
* Supervise early career professionals, coaching them to acquire new skills.
* Collaborate in a large multi-disciplinary office with colleagues across fields.
* Work as part of a team to grow the Mobility team in Bristol and across the network.
Your Team
Our Bristol Mobility team includes transport planning, modelling and design professionals who work on a broad portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects for public sector clients. Key project areas include active travel network development, bus and mass transit, freight, policy development, studies and strategies, business case development, Government funding applications and development management. Projects are primarily in the South West, with support across the UK and internationally while collaborating with planning, infrastructure design, structures and environmental teams.
You will be supported by senior Mobility team members and UK-wide specialist teams. WSP offers a flexible approach to work that respects employees’ lifestyles and wellbeing.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Experience delivering active travel planning projects, plus transport planning experience in public transport business case development, transport studies/strategies, and policy development.
* Up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation and policy covering active travel, bus and local transport planning, with the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office; experience with transport data analysis and GIS.
* Ability to produce technical project reports and accessible public reports/presentations for diverse stakeholders.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage clients, stakeholders and teams, and present at meetings and workshops.
* Project management experience, including reviewing briefs/tenders, contributing to fee proposals, leading project delivery, supervising workloads, delegating tasks and managing client expectations.
* Commercial awareness and effective financial management.
What’s in it for you
We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities including flexible working, training/mentoring, Chartership support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our wellbeing programs include access to health resources and a flexible benefits package, with options such as gym membership support and menopause resources. WSP also offers time flexibility and options for part-time or flexible working, additional leave, and adapting holiday entitlement to suit you.
About us
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global network of experts delivering positive, long-lasting impacts in communities. We are committed to innovation, integrity and inclusion, supporting local communities and international projects alike.
Equal opportunity statement
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.
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