Transport Planner - Passenger Transit

About the role

WSP is hiring a Transport Planner to join its Passenger Transit Group within the Transport Planning & Mobility team. This position supports passenger transit work across the UK and is based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, or Newcastle, with a hybrid setup that combines office and home working. Candidates who are interested but would need a different WSP office base can discuss options with the hiring team.

The role suits someone who wants to contribute to meaningful transport work, help deliver projects from early concept through to completion, and collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines. The team works across a wide range of passenger modes and supports both public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of passenger transit schemes and projects from the initial stage through delivery.
• Prepare and contribute to project and proposal work, including both technical and commercial inputs, while maintaining strong quality standards and meeting client needs.
• Apply knowledge of passenger transit to help produce effective outcomes for clients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across WSP to deliver larger projects from concept to completion.
• Assist in winning and delivering work for the local client portfolio.
• Help support the financial outcome of projects and the commercial success of the team.
• Contribute to WSP’s key priorities: people; clients and growth; operations; and expertise.
• Work with the Net Zero and Future Mobility teams on innovative strategies for public and private sector clients.
• Act as a contributor within the wider expertise practice group.

Team and working environment

The Passenger Transit leadership group is spread across the UK and leads regional client relationships while supporting specialist projects. The wider UK Passenger Transit team is around 30 people strong, with additional support from colleagues around the global business. This structure allows the team to assemble substantial multidisciplinary groups for whole-life, multi-stage project delivery.

The group is mode-agnostic and works across both road and rail options. Many team members bring operational experience and have worked with Regional, Combined, and Local Authorities, giving the team practical insight into client challenges. Typical clients include developers, Local Authorities, Sub-National Transport Bodies, and Combined Authorities.

What the role requires

• Previous experience in passenger transit and mobility planning and design, along with transport data analysis.
• Clear understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework governing passenger transit services.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience working directly with passenger transit clients.
• Project management knowledge gained across transport and multidisciplinary assignments.
• A creative, innovative, and lateral-thinking approach.

Who can apply

Applicants with the essential background are encouraged to apply, but candidates who do not meet every requirement are still welcome to be considered. WSP will review how your experience matches the role and other opportunities within the team.

Why join WSP

WSP describes itself as one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with a global workforce and a strong UK and Ireland presence. The company emphasises innovation, integrity, inclusion, and long-term positive impact on communities.

Work-life balance and flexibility

The company offers hybrid working, with the ability to work from home two days per week alongside collaboration in modern offices. It also supports part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to buy extra leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement in a way that suits you.

A “WSP My Hour” benefit allows employees to take one hour each day for personal activities, provided the time is made up earlier or later the same day.

Inclusion and wellbeing

WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and aims to create an environment where people can bring their authentic selves to work. The company supports inclusion through employee resource groups and treats colleagues with respect and integrity.

Wellbeing support includes the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a menopause support package.

Development

WSP states that learning and growth are important, and the organisation supports development through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Equality statement

The company encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity/paternity status. As a Disability Confident leader, WSP will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and asks applicants to share any workplace adjustment needs.