Lead Transport & Development Planner

WSP Global Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Development Planner with a solid background in transport planning. The candidate will support clients in taking development proposals through the planning process and lead technical input for various transport strategies. Responsibilities include project management, mentoring team members, and working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with experience in software like Junctions 10 and Linsig.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading technical work in transport assessments and travel plans.
• Capability to manage budgets and resources on projects.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning input into small to medium scale projects.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals in project delivery.
• Support clients with development proposals through planning processes.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Communication skills

Project management

Junction capacity modelling

Excel

Word

Education

Postgraduate experience in transport planning

Chartered status in a transport related discipline

Tools

Junctions 10

Linsig

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Development Planner with a solid background in transport planning. The candidate will support clients in taking development proposals through the planning process and lead technical input for various transport strategies. Responsibilities include project management, mentoring team members, and working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with experience in software like Junctions 10 and Linsig.