Transport Planner (Development Planning) in Leeds

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.

Our Development Planning team is seeking a Development Planner to join our growing integrated Development team in Leeds.

You will be involved in working on a range of projects from commercial, retail, and residential through to Local Development Framework representations, developing transport strategies, and support with Expert Witness evidence.

We support private sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process; and support public sector clients with developing transport and parking strategies, business cases, and scheme development.

The team works closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams, as part of our remit to lead larger multi-disciplinary projects.

You will be involved in day to day technical transport planning input into a variety of Development Planning projects, working alongside your peers and more senior colleagues, both from the Development Planning team and the wider WSP business.

Developing your project management and commercial skills, and growing your professional network, through leading our transport planning input into some projects, with the support of the wider team.

Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and working with guidance such as NPPF, Df T Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets; Experience of preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement; The ability to set up and run junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and the understanding of inputs, outputs and scenario testing; Good communication skills and the confidence to speak with Clients, members of our project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders; Confidence in day to day software packages such as Excel and Word; 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.

LI-HR1We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.

Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.

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.#We Are WSPHere 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.