Associate​/Associate Director - Transport Planning; Major Projects

Associate / Associate Director - Transport Planning (Major Projects)

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and work with the brightest minds to deliver impactful transport solutions across the UK.

We are looking for an Associate or Associate Director (Transport Planning) to join our Transport and Mobility Planning Team. Flexible location across WSP UK offices with a hybrid working model.

• Lead technical management and take commercial responsibility for DCO/NSIP programmes, coordinate new proposals.
• Contribute to medium/long-term trend forecasts to inform business strategy and decide on continued investment.
• Lead cross‑discipline collaboration and improve opportunities for intra‑business connectivity.
• Take personal responsibility for wellbeing, health and safety and model behaviour for direct reports and project staff.
• Keep up to date with relevant standards and policies; raise WSP profile by networking and attending conferences as required.

• Experience managing and coordinating all aspects of transport assessments and strategies for major or complex projects.
• Experience delivering multi‑disciplinary projects and successfully engaging large teams in a hybrid or virtual environment.
• Experience engaging stakeholders at various levels including local highway authorities, planning inspectorate, DfT, other transport bodies and the public.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills, adaptability to navigate change and strong negotiation, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Excellent knowledge of current transport policy at sub‑regional, regional and national level and knowledge of planning consent processes.

To find out more about our Transport Planning business, visit our website.

• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Inclusive culture with emphasis on belonging and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing support through Thrive programme, virtual GP service and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, mentoring and chartership.

Apply today to make a positive impact.