Principal Transport Planner in Birmingham

Responsibilities

• Leading on a variety of Transport Planning projects and proposals (both technical and commercial inputs).
• Leading and managing tasks as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, working with our other WSP service lines to deliver large multi‑disciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• Providing specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local and national client portfolio.
• Taking a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Be responsible for the financial performance of your projects and contribute to the commercial performance of our team.
• Supporting the ongoing development of the junior members of the team, either as a People Manager or a mentor who actively shares knowledge and identifies opportunities to grow and develop the team.
• Making an active contribution to WSP's four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise).

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Experience in active travel, public transport, transport programme/scheme development – including the relevant design guidance and/or business case development.
• Experience of developing transport focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience of working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• Strong project management skills developed across a range of transport and multi‑disciplinary projects.
• The ability to prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Experience of building strong client relationships through project delivery.
• Ability to successfully deliver presentations and liaise with a variety of audiences – including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management in leading more junior members of the team.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance – We understand that work is just one aspect of your life. 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.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• 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, providing peace of mind and quick medical advice when you need it most. We also provide workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time – We offer the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development – We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.