Principal / Associate Development Planner (Development)

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A little more about your role…

Our Development Planning team is seeking an Associate or experienced Principal Transport Planner to join our growing integrated Development team in Guildford. Your role will include working on a range of projects from commercial, retail, and residential through to Local Development Framework Representations, developing transport strategies, and support/providing Expert Witness evidence. We support both private and public sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process from initial due diligence/ site selection through land promotion, planning and implementation. The team works closely with our Infrastructure, Highways, Buildings and Environmental teams, as part of our integrated project delivery model as well as leading on multi-disciplinary development proposals at a range of scales.

You will be leading projects and liaising with clients day to day and co-ordinating technical transport planning input into Development planning projects, alongside performing a project management and leadership role. You will also be expected to liaise with other discipline leads to co-ordinate WSPs multi-disciplinary services for our clients. The role will also include mentoring our Mid and Early Career Professionals to assist you in the delivery of projects.

The role provides an opportunity to further develop your existing commercial skills, and grow your professional network within a large multi-disciplinary organisation.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of leading the technical work on the following: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, 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 and supervision of traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and Environmental Statement;
• Expertise in the set up and supervision of junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 11 and LinSig, and the understanding of inputs, outputs and scenario testing;
• Experience of project management (e.g. budget planning, resource planning, invoicing) on small, medium and large scale projects;
• Capability of carrying out and/or supervising conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals);
• Good communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with Clients, members of our project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders;
• Ability to share knowledge and mentor others, in particular Mid and 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 Engineer/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.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, 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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. 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.

#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.