Location
WSP's central Liverpool office with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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. We celebrate curiosity, new ideas, and diverse perspectives, offering a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.

We are seeking a Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport & Mobility team in Liverpool. This role involves leading a range of transport projects across the WSP business, working across modes to develop transport strategies, policies, and business cases, and supporting transport programmes and projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading various Transport Planning projects and proposals with both technical and commercial inputs.
- Managing tasks within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with other WSP service lines to deliver large projects from concept to delivery.
- Supporting the securing and delivery of work for a diverse local client portfolio.
- Leading technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
- Managing the financial performance of projects and contributing to the commercial success of the team.
- Supporting the development of junior team members as a People Manager or mentor.
- Contributing actively to WSP's four key pillars: People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with our Net Zero, Future Mobility, and Freight growth areas on innovative strategies for public sector clients, alongside expertise groups including Public Transport, Active Travel, and Transport Communications.

Your Team
Our team delivers a wide range of transport planning technical work, including active travel solutions, public transport network planning, scheme development and appraisal, business case development, and Government funding applications. Our clients include Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, and National Government Organisations, providing varied roles and career development opportunities. We have a strong regional pipeline and the successful candidate will help deliver challenging and exciting projects for regional and national clients.

Experience
- Experience in active travel, public transport, and transport programme/scheme development, including relevant design guidance and business case development.
- Experience developing transport-focused strategies, plans, and policies.
- Experience working with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to deliver presentations and liaise with diverse audiences including colleagues, public sector officials, members of the public, and key stakeholders.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management, including mentoring junior members.

About you
We are looking for a motivated individual who can lead complex projects, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and contribute positively to team culture. You should be adaptable, proactive, and passionate about making a positive impact through transport planning.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in transport planning or related fields are desirable. We welcome applications from candidates at Principal or Senior Transport Planner level and encourage those who may not meet all criteria to apply, as we consider alignment with this role and other opportunities within the team.