Expression of Interest (People Movement) - #1758137

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Why Are We Hiring?

• The People Movement team has undergone rapid growth over the last two years – in part mirroring WSP’s global growth – but also due to the team pro-actively pushing into new areas to unlock this vast potential from our colleagues and clients. We have recruited at several levels during this time to match growth in work but are now looking forward and are keen to speak with ambitious, accomplished people who are keen to make a difference and help shape the direction of travel.
• We are keen to speak with people who may be looking for a particular career opportunity in the field of People Movement – be it data analytics, pedestrian modelling or other aspects – and at any level from junior hands-on technical analysis to senior practitioners seeking new challenges in business development or client management.
• It may be that your perfect role doesn’t yet exist at your current place of employment, or even here at WSP – but our leadership team is agile, open-minded and willing to consider new ways of doing things. After all, the world is changing faster than ever – none more so than in the field of People Movement, be it data capture, analytical technology or the expectations of building users and clients… So why not reach out and share your vision?
• The UK’s People Movement team is by far the largest team globally within WSP to offer pedestrian movement analysis services. As such, we are considered a Centre of Excellence and collaborate with colleagues from around the world on Rail, Sports, Aviation, Cultural, Tall Buildings, Major Event Planning and many other sectors, providing a diverse range of challenges and experiences.
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Due to our field of work and typical pipeline of work, we usually require excellent pedestrian modelling skills – particularly Bentley Legion – but may include PTV VisWalk, Mass Motion, or other relevant simulation software. Complementary (but not essential) software skills could include CAST, Mass Motion, VISUM, VISSIM, S-Paramics, SATURN, AIMSUM, LINSIG, TRANSYT, ArcGIS, Power BI, etc. Coding skills are also desirable (Python, Visual Basic, etc)
  
  

Key Skills And Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a numerate or transport discipline, or other relevant discipline
• Masters level degree in a transport discipline would be beneficial but is not a requirement
• Good knowledge of, and experience in, the application of relevant pedestrian planning guidance (e.g. LUL’s SPSG, The Green Guide, Network Rail Station Capacity Planning Guidance) and static capacity assessment techniques (e.g. PCL)
• Communication skills with experience communicating ideas to a non-technical audience – through written reports, technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Strong analytical/critical thinker able to interpret numerical results and extract understanding
• Appreciation of project delivery within a commercial organisation (e.g. H&S, programmes, risks and issues, resourcing, budgets)
• Any other Transport Planning experience within a commercial environment may be beneficial – for example supporting Development Planning applications through Transport Assessments. Similarly, knowledge of particular sectors (e.g. Airports, Sports/Event Management) could bring advantages to the team
  
  

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

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.