Principal Transport Planner / Consultant - Business Case Advisory

About the Role

Our Business Case Advisory team supports local authorities, combined authorities, National Highways, the Department for Transport and other national clients, helping them navigate changing policy, funding and appraisal landscapes to unlock investment for clean, inclusive growth. You will work closely with specialist groups such as Net Zero, Future Mobility and Transport Communications, and you will be expected to build trusted advisory relationships with clients, collaborate across UK and India offices, and support the development of colleagues. • Manage technical delivery of high‑quality business cases to secure public sector funding for transport infrastructure and operations • Project‑manage business‑case projects in line with company management systems • Lead development and assurance of Commercial and Management Cases per HM Treasury’s Green Book and DfT guidance • Oversee technical and commercial responses for bid opportunities, including bid/no‑bid decisions • Apply creative thinking to provide pragmatic, technically‑informed advice that meets client needs • Deliver projects effectively, meeting quality, timeline and budget targets • Engage confidently with clients to build trusted advisor relationships and positively represent WSP • Collaborate and communicate effectively with UK and India Business Case Advisory teams and wider business • Support colleague development through formal and informal knowledge sharing • Participate in inclusivity programs and employee resource groups promoting a diverse workplace

Key Responsibilities

• ▸business cases
• ▸project management
• ▸case development
• ▸bid management
• ▸technical advisory
• ▸client engagement

What You Bring

Successful candidates will bring deep expertise in constructing robust business cases, a solid grasp of HM Treasury’s Green Book and DfT guidance, and the ability to think creatively to provide pragmatic advice that meets client objectives. • Demonstrate technical excellence in business case production with deep knowledge of HM Treasury and DfT guidance • Exhibit strong work‑winning skills to manage bids, guide responses and adhere to management systems

Requirements

• ▸business cases
• ▸hm treasury
• ▸dft guidance
• ▸work‑winning
• ▸bid management
• ▸creative thinking

Benefits

At WSP you can tap into a global scale, contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with leading minds, all while shaping a career uniquely yours. Our culture encourages curiosity, new ideas and diverse perspectives, enabling you to do the best work of your life. We offer a strong work‑life balance through a hybrid policy, flexible ‘WSP My Hour’, part‑time options and the ability to purchase additional leave. Health and wellbeing are supported via the Thrive programme, virtual GP access, Gymflex membership discounts and a comprehensive menopause support package. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse backgrounds, provides employee resource groups, and ensures equal opportunity for all candidates, including disability‑confident hiring and reasonable workplace adjustments. • Enjoy hybrid working with two days remote per week and modern office collaboration • Benefit from work‑life balance initiatives such as ‘WSP My Hour’, flexible hours and part‑time options • Access health and wellbeing programmes including Thrive, Virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and menopause support • Take advantage of development opportunities through training, mentoring and Chartership support

Work Environment

Hybrid