Job Summary
Our Development Planning team is seeking a Development Planner to join our integrated Development team in Newcastle. You will work on a range of projects including commercial, retail, residential, Local Development Framework representations, transport strategies, and expert witness evidence. The role supports private‑sector clients with development proposals through the planning process and public‑sector clients with transport and parking strategies, business cases, and scheme development. The team collaborates closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams on multi‑disciplinary projects.
Responsibilities
You will provide day‑to‑day technical transport planning input to Development Planning projects, working alongside peers and senior colleagues across the WSP business. You will develop your project management and commercial skills by leading transport planning input on selected projects with the support of the wider team.
Qualifications
* Experience of technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and familiarity with guidance such as the NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, and the Manual for Streets.
* Experience preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement.
* Ability to set up and run junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and to understand inputs, outputs and scenario testing.
* Capability of carrying out conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals).
* Good communication skills and confidence speaking with clients, project team members, co‑professionals and other stakeholders.
* Ability to share knowledge with others in areas of technical expertise.
* Confidence in day‑to‑day software packages such as Excel and Word.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: Hybrid working allows you to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds, supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: Access to a virtual GP service, comprehensive menopause support, and a Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym memberships.
Flex time: WSP My Hour provides an hour each day for personal activities with flexible scheduling.
Development: Opportunities for training, mentoring and chartership to support professional growth.
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 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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