Senior Development Planner

Overview

In this role, you will support the regional Development Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow to deliver sustainable transport-focused development planning from site appraisal through planning approvals. You will advise private sector and local authorities on residential and mixed-use schemes, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive planning outcomes. Expect hands-on transport studies, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership that shapes high-profile developments across the UK and international projects. You will work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy (two days from home)
• Inclusive and belonging culture
• Thrive health and wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships and menopause support packagePolicy on flexible hours, part-time and additional leave options

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day delivery of concept studies/strategies and Transport Statements/Assessments, Travel Plans, Parking and Access Studies
• Lead and manage client relationships and project delivery within budget and programme
• Mentor and guide technical staff; contribute to team development
• Engage with stakeholders, design teams, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure successful planning submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards and policies; network to raise WSP profile
• Deliver projects and planning conditions across multiple sites and clients in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Oversee financial and contractual aspects of projects, including bidding and delivery
• Support high-profile client engagement and project management across large schemes

Key requirements

• Numerate first degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or related subject
• Experience as lead client contact and fostering client relationships
• Strong written communication for planning proposals
• Knowledge of transport planning guidance and best practice
• Extensive experience in development planning, scheme delivery, sustainable transport and active travel
• Working knowledge of junction modelling software (Junctions 9 PICADY/ARCADY and Linsig) and ability to mentor others
• High numeracy, problem-solving and innovative thinking
• Experience in financial and programme management of projects
• Team management and day-to-day operations experience
• Postgraduate experience or near Chartered status or equivalent commercial experience

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Transport Statements/Transport Assessments/Travel Plans
• Movement and Access Studies
• Parking Demand Studies

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