Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.


In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.


When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond...


To find out more about our Development business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/planning-and-advisory


The Development team specialises in providing high level advice and design to public and private sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Earthworks and Service Co-ordination across all development sectors, such as Residential, Industrial and Commercial, health, education and sports.. This diversity in projects provides the opportunity to grow your technical skills, whilst having the opportunity to work on exciting projects of various scales across the Midlands.


We are seeking to recruit at Associate Director level to lead our transport planning team in Birmingham.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

You will have the opportunity to leading our transport planning team, working our senior leadership team, to develop and grow the team, whilst delivering for our clients. Client liaison, assisting in preparing fee proposals, developing business through your network (as we help you to grow this) and work winning duties are therefore a key part of the role.


Each day will present different challenges and opportunities, from supporting your team and colleagues through their goals and professional development, to finding solutions to unlock developments for our clients. Your role will be varied, sometimes leading the projects taking responsibility for day-to-day project management and project leadership, and other times working with colleagues to provide multi-disciplinary advice across the development process, from early concept development, leading to planning applications or stakeholder negotiations to help secure deliverable and sustainable planning consents.


You can expect to be active on a number of projects/client accounts at any given time. You will be supported by a team of experienced technical staff of various grades.


We will expect you to ensure your projects are delivered to budget, programme and technical standards and meet QA, CDM and HSE requirements.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

Substantial post graduate (or equivalent) experience and either have been awarded Chartered status (Such as TPP, CEng, MIHT) or have equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of and experience in transport planning as well as a wide knowledge of the Development Industry. The ability to produce technical reports for a variety of stakeholders, site appraisals and write the relevant sections of environmental statements. You will have a good knowledge of the relevant design guidance such as DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, LTN 1/20 and Manual for Streets. Good written and spoken communication skills and be aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability. You will be able to direct and check the use of relevant software, ideally including standalone junction capacity software such as Junctions 10 and LinSig. An approach to vision led planning, responding to current and future climate, transport and sustainability challenges faced by the development industry. A consultancy background with a bias towards private sector work, but with an understanding of public sector requirements.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.


Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.