Senior Development Planner

About the Role

In this position you will support multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously, reporting to a senior member of the Development Team. You will be responsible for delivering concept studies, transport assessments, travel plans and related analyses, and for ensuring projects meet budget, programme, technical and legal requirements. Collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams will be essential to achieve high‑quality outcomes. • Deliver concept studies, transport statements, assessments, travel plans, parking, access and movement studies leading to planning applications. • Provide proactive leadership to maintain collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues and staff. • Establish and maintain high‑level client service and technical competence. • Stay current with standards and policies; promote WSP through networking and conferences. • Guide and support junior technical staff, mentoring use of junction modelling software (e.g., Junctions 9, PICADY, ARCADY, Linsig). • Engage with clients, stakeholders and design teams, managing projects to budget, schedule, technical and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸transport assessments
• ▸travel plans
• ▸junction modelling
• ▸project management
• ▸client service
• ▸reporting

What You Bring

We are looking for candidates with a numerate degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related subject, and substantial experience delivering transport planning projects across development planning, scheme delivery, sustainable transport, active travel and junction design. Strong client‑facing skills, written communication, knowledge of transport planning guidance and proficiency with junction modelling software are essential. The role also requires financial and programme management experience, line‑management capability and a robust understanding of contractual aspects of planning and delivery. Near‑Chartership or equivalent postgraduate experience is desirable. • Hold a numerate degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related discipline. • Demonstrated experience as a lead client contact and building strong client relationships. • Strong written communication and presentation skills for development proposals. • In‑depth knowledge of transport planning guidance, best practice and relevant standards. • Experience delivering diverse transport planning projects, including sustainable transport, active travel and junction design. • Proficiency with junction modelling tools and ability to mentor others. • High numeracy, problem‑solving ability and innovative thinking. • Proven financial and programme management of projects using business tools. • Experience in line management and day‑to‑day team leadership. • Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding and project delivery. • Near‑Chartership or equivalent postgraduate experience.

Requirements

• ▸transport degree
• ▸client management
• ▸junction modelling
• ▸financial management
• ▸line management
• ▸near chartership

Benefits

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. WSP offers a supportive environment that values work‑life balance, inclusive culture and employee wellbeing. Hybrid working provides two days of remote work per week, while initiatives such as “WSP My Hour”, flexible and part‑time options, and generous leave policies enhance personal flexibility. Health benefits include the Thrive programme, virtual GP access, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. Professional growth is encouraged through training, mentoring and support for Chartership, reflecting our commitment to the development of our people. • Hybrid working model offering two days remote per week plus office collaboration. • Work‑life balance initiatives such as “WSP My Hour”, flexible and part‑time options, and additional leave purchase. • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups supporting diverse backgrounds. • Health and wellbeing programmes including Thrive, virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. • Professional development through training, mentoring and support for Chartership.

Work Environment

Hybrid