WSP UK

Contact: Madelon Armstrong
Region: Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Category: Transport planning
Closes: 31 Jan 2020
Salary: Unspecified
More info:

Transport Planner, Edinburgh

Job Description

About the Role

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future.

We are seeking to recruit an Engineer grade Transport Planner / Engineer to join our Transport Planning team in Edinburgh. The Transport Team undertake development planning work, providing advice to private sector and local authority clients on access and transportation issues and supporting development proposals through the planning process. The team works closely with our Infrastructure, Services, Structures and Environmental teams on larger multi-disciplinary development proposals.

You will have experience of delivering development proposals as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the guidance of others. Ideally you will have a track record on leading your own project work and being able to successfully delegate work elements to others.

You should have an understanding of working within a team to achieve workable and economic masterplan and junction solutions for clients, including for the movement of both people and vehicles.

A typical week will include:

  • Being active on a number of projects / client accounts at any given time. These can vary in both scale and nature, making the workload interesting and challenging. We operate in Glasgow and throughout Scotland, and in other WSP offices as project demands dictate.
  • Projects range from small residential developments through to the redevelopment of town centres, retail parks, food stores, transport interchanges and major regeneration / mixed use schemes.
  • Supporting the role of senior staff in managing Transport Assessment work and other general transportation advice on schemes. It will include the use of technical tools, site investigations, research and reporting and will also include some client contact.

Some Project Management and financial management experience may also be required on individual projects to ensure efficient use of resources and monthly invoicing. The position will report to both a Line Manager and individual Project Managers / Directors as necessary, although at Engineer level additional day-to-day support will also be provided by our Principal Engineers / Associates. The postholder will be expected to work as part of a team, including delegation of tasks.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • A degree and working towards an appropriate professional qualification.
  • Experience of transport planning and inputting to development masterplans. Ideally you will be well versed in the preparation of quality Transport Assessments, providing design advice to clients and architects, and supporting information such as Travel Plans. You will also have a knowledge of the principles of Active Travel. Experience in a range of sectors and work types would be beneficial. Ideally you will have knowledge of areas such as public transport and policies at local, regional and national level. The ability to think at both strategic and detailed levels is advantageous.
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience of transportation software (TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG) and analysis, and be competent in the production and use of spreadsheet models. You will also have experience in the application of Designing Streets, DMRB and Local Authority design standards for providing preliminary junction layouts for minor schemes up to major Trunk Road junctions. Knowledge of preliminary road design and AutoCad would also be advantageous. Experience in report writing is essential.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills. An enthusiasm for and genuine interest in Transport Planning and Engineering is essential, allowing a close fit with our highly motivated team. We are looking for someone who is able to develop within the team it continues to grow, with the opportunity that WSP can offer being significant.

About Us

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including a 37.5 hour working week, 25 days annual leave, pension schemes, life assurance, personal accident cover and paid professional subscriptions, and some not so standard benefits as part of our flexible benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or thrill the family with your Lego building skills (Discount at Legoland Windsor) – WSP can help!

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Our VIBE (LGBT + employee network) and WiL (Women in Leadership) networks work with the business to help ensure we continue to promote the right environment to enable LGBT+ and female employees to reach their full potential, and to ensure we continue to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

A little bit about us

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK.

We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts design lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, environment, industry, resources (including mining, and oil & gas) and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. And safety and sustainability are embedded in everything that we do.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please click on the link below:

https://apply5.lumessetalentlink.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PA4FK026203F3VBQB8N6GLOHN-25741 

 
 
 
 

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