Senior Transport Planner - Hertford

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. A little more about your role… We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner or an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Hertford. This is a varied role, working as part of WSP's UK-wide Transport & Mobility team, with core responsibilities including: Supporting the delivery of our portfolio of projects with a focus on active travel, public transport, strategy development and business case support Leading and managing tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team and produce high-quality outputs in line with client requirements. Making a positive contribution to the commercial performance of the team, with the ability to recognise key metrics and understand how individual and project team performance contributes to them. Make an active contribution to our four key pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence). 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 (but not limited to): active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes; economic appraisal; transport strategy and policy development. You may have broad experience that spans across these areas, or you may be a specialist in one or more. Our clients are from Local Authorities, National Government Organisations and the private sector. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be. We have a strong regional pipeline of work and the successful applicant will help us to deliver challenging and exciting work for a range of national and regional clients. We are based at Foxholes Business Park, south-east of Hertford town centre. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Experience in active travel, public transport, scheme development and/or business case development. Experience in developing transport focused strategies, plans and policies. Experience in working with Local Authority and/or private sector clients. Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully deliver presentations to a variety of audiences. Commercial acumen and the ability to manage tasks and support wider team management in leading more junior members of the team. We would offer support to candidates aspiring to achieve a professional qualification / chartership if required. 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-AT1