Engineer - Transport Planning

**Job Description** Transport Planner role is critical in effectively managing workloads between the transport teams in WSP UK and the GCC. This individual will be responsible for the delivery of high\-quality support to WSP United Kingdom (UK) and the supervision of discipline project delivery from the Transport planning GCC. **Responsibilities** * Support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects across the business. * Opportunities to contribute to a range of projects, including business cases, transport assessments, strategic network studies, development control, consultations, active travel strategies, public transport studies, research, travel behavior change initiatives, etc. * Assess the transportation impacts of proposed developments and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements, prioritizing active and sustainable transport modes. * Fulfill a technical role across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring a challenging and engaging workload. * Conduct technical reviews to maintain the highest quality standards in project deliverables. * Prepare high\-quality, client\-facing technical reports and documentation for active travel and transport planning schemes. * Understand project contracts and scope, ensuring deliverables align with client expectations. * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver joint projects effectively. * Ensure the timely and budget\-conscious delivery of high\-quality project outcomes. * Identify, assess, and manage technical project risks in collaboration with the line manager. * Contribute to the company’s sustainability initiatives through transport planning strategies. * Actively participate in team and project meetings, providing valuable insights and expertise. * Take responsibility for line management duties, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting the career development of junior team members. Key Competencies / Skills Mandatory skills * Excellent report writing and strong analytical skills. * Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff. * Keen interest to progress your career within a supporting organisation. * Collaboration \& Teamwork. * Commercial Acumen. * Adaptability \& Learning. * Work/ resource planning and allocation. Desirable Skills * Transport Modelling Knowledge + Exposure to software like SATURN, VISUM, VISSIM, LinSig, Junctions10 for transport analysis. * Machine Learning \& Predictive Analytics + Use of Python or R for advanced statistical modelling and forecasting. **Qualifications** * M. Tech/ M. Plan in related subject such as civil engineering, transport engineering or transport planning. * Member or working towards associated Professional body membership.