Location
Guildford, Surrey (WSP's central Guildford office) with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an Associate Director Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in Guildford. As an Associate Director with WSP, you will take the lead on a range of transport projects across the business. You will work across modes to develop transport strategies, policies, and business cases, and support the development of transport programmes and projects from inception through to completion. You will support senior colleagues within the Transport & Mobility Business to further develop and expand our work with clients across the region.

This is a varied role, with responsibilities including: Leading and/or managing a broad range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence. Leading and supporting in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes. Supporting senior colleagues to further develop and expand our work with clients across the UK. Providing specific support in securing and delivering work for our diverse local client portfolio. Undertaking a lead role on technical review and checking of deliverables within the team. Being responsible for the financial performance of your projects and contributing to the commercial performance of our team. Supporting the ongoing development of junior team members, either as a People Manager or 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).

You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Transport Decarbonisation, Sustainability, Future Mobility and Freight growth areas on a range of innovative strategies for our public sector clients, as well as our extensive range of expertise practice groups, including Active Travel, Business Case, Passenger Transport and Road Safety.

Your Team
We undertake a wide range of transport planning technical work for our clients, as well as having an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes. Our clients include Local Authorities, National Government Organisations and private sector organisations. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations.

We have a strong regional pipeline of work and the successful applicant will help us deliver challenging and exciting projects for a range of regional and national clients.

Experience
- Working with local authorities in active travel, public transport, scheme development, transport studies, strategies and appraisals.
- Developing transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
- Working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
- Managing and prioritising multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Delivering presentations and liaising with a variety of audiences including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders.
- Project management experience including reviewing client briefs and tenders, developing and contributing to fee proposals and leading project delivery.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management in leading more junior members of the team.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated professional with strong leadership skills, able to mentor and develop junior team members. You are adaptable, collaborative and passionate about making a positive impact through transport planning and mobility solutions.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and experience in transport planning or related disciplines are expected. Specific qualifications were not detailed but a strong background in transport planning and project management is essential.