WSP Group

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 Liveable Places stands for in 2024 and beyond - https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/transportation-and-infrastructure

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

We are seeking an Assistant Consultant to be based out of our Exeter office, who can:

• Assist with and develop Traffic Management Schemes;

• Liaise with clients and members of the public;

• Research and investigate traffic regulations including applying relevant sections of the national standards;

• Act as a key member of the team supporting on a wide range of projects whilst helping to grow and develop our work with clients;

• Prepare and review reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance;

• Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team, our colleagues in transport and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives;

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Good spoken and written communication skills. With the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues;

• Transport, traffic signals, road safety or highway engineering experience;

• A civil engineering, transport planning degree or equivalent;

• Working towards corporate membership of an appropriate professional institution;

• The ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.

YOUR TEAM

• Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, traffic engineering, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with Westminster City Council, West Sussex County Council, Devon County Council, East Sussex County Council, Leeds City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Croydon Council, Redbridge Council, West of England Combined Authorities and many, many more.

• The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country with over 200 staff, currently making up the team with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

• We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.

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