NSIP, DCO and Expert Evidence

• Support the transport planning workstreams on NSIP and DCO projects in the transport, energy, industrial and regeneration sectors.
• Support DCO preparation, examination and post-consent delivery.
• Lead Statements of Common Ground and engagement with statutory stakeholders.
• Act as Expert Witness or provide hearing-level support at: Planning Appeals, Examinations in Public, DCO Examinations & Public Inquiries

Project Governance and Commercial Leadership

• Take responsibility for commercial and project governance across a portfolio of projects.
• Develop scopes, fees and resource plans.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, risk and quality assurance.
• Monitor financial performance, workload forecasting and utilisation.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with WSP's People, Clients & Growth, Operations and Expertise pillars.

Lead business development activities across the North of England.

• Develop client relationships and strategic account plans.
• Identify and secure opportunities with public and private sector clients.
• Prepare and lead bids, frameworks, tenders and fee proposals.
• Support growth of National Highways, local authority, developer and infrastructure sector commissions.

People Leadership

• Line manage, mentor and develop members of the Transport & Mobility team.
• Support chartership, professional development and career progression.
• Contribute to succession planning and capability development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Promote wellbeing, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion across all activities.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Significant experience in transport planning and/or spatial planning within a consultancy, infrastructure or public-sector environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading development planning projects from feasibility through planning approval and implementation.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including: Town and Country Planning Act regime, Planning Act 2008 regime, National Planning Policy Framework, Local Plan processes and Development Management procedures
• Proven experience working with Local Planning Authorities, Local Highway Authorities and key infrastructure stakeholders.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong commercial and project management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting and resource management.
• Experience developing client relationships and winning new work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and public-facing documentation.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Chartered status, or demonstrable progression towards chartership.

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 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.