
Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Development /Transport Planner
Provide transport planning expertise for development projects in Newcastle
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Prepare traffic flow information for use in transport assessments or environmental statements. • Set up and run junction capacity modelling software (e.g., Junctions 10, Linsig) and conduct scenario testing. • Carry out conceptual junction design, including priorities, roundabouts and signal planning. • Share technical knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸traffic flow
- ▸junction modelling
- ▸scenario testing
- ▸conceptual design
- ▸signal planning
- ▸knowledge sharing
What You Bring
At WSP you can tap into a global network, contribute to landmark projects and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, all while enjoying a culture that values curiosity, new ideas and diverse perspectives. The role requires solid experience in transport assessments, travel plans, access and parking strategies, as well as proficiency with junction capacity modelling tools and conceptual junction design, complemented by strong communication skills, a willingness to share technical knowledge and confidence using standard software such as Excel and Word. • Experience with transport assessments, travel plans, access strategies, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel, guided by standards such as NPPF and DfT Transport Assessment guidelines. • Demonstrate strong communication skills to engage with clients, project teams, co‑professionals and stakeholders. • Proficient use of everyday software packages such as Excel and Word.
Requirements
- ▸transport assessments
- ▸travel plans
- ▸junction modelling
- ▸excel
- ▸word
- ▸communication
Benefits
WSP offers a supportive environment with hybrid working, a focus on work‑life balance, inclusive employee resource groups, health and wellbeing programmes, flexible time options and dedicated development opportunities, all under a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
Work Environment
Hybrid