Speculative Development/Transport Planners North

OverviewSpeculative Development/Transport Planners North – Leeds, England, United Kingdom. This role is with WSP in the UK & Ireland and sits in the Development team across the North. You will contribute to a range of transport planning projects within development studies, supporting private sector development proposals through the planning process and public sector transport planning initiatives. The position is for a Transport Planner/Development Planner (dependent upon experience).ResponsibilitiesLead technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and work with guidance such as NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets.Prepare traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and Environmental Statement.Set up and run junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and understand inputs, outputs and scenario testing.Project management on small to medium scale projects (budget planning, resource planning, invoicing).Carry out and/or supervise conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals).Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with Clients, project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders.Share knowledge and mentor others, particularly Early Career Professional colleagues, on your technical areas.Proficiency with day-to-day software packages such as Excel and Word.Develop a growing professional network of co-professionals and clients.You will be an experienced Transport Planner with significant knowledge and hands-on post graduate experience; ideally you will have or be pursuing Chartered status in a transport-related discipline.What we will be looking forExperience of leading the technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and working with guidance such as NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets.Expertise in preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and Environmental Statement.Expertise in the setup and running of junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and Linsig, and understanding inputs, outputs and scenario testing.Experience of project management (budget planning, resource planning, invoicing) on small to medium scale projects.Capability of carrying out and/or supervising conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals).Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with Clients, members of project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders.Ability to share knowledge and mentor others, in particular Early Career Professional colleagues, on your areas of technical expertise.Expertise in day-to-day software packages such as Excel and Word.Have a growing professional network of co-professionals and clients.You will be an experienced Transport Planner with significant knowledge and hands on post graduate experience.Ideally you will have or be pursuing chartered status in a transport related discipline.What’s in it for youWork-life balance: Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work; employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusion.Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; menopause support; Gymflex scheme; menopause support package; and reasonable workplace adjustments.Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; bank holiday entitlement flexibility.Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are Disability Confident – we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments on request.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by a common purpose to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international brainpower.#WeAreWSP – 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesProfessional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr