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Role overview

We are seeking an Associate based in the Manchester office who can lead and contribute to Liveable Places projects, work with clients to meet sustainable transport needs, manage projects and budgets, and support the growth of our client portfolio while developing our teams.

What you will do

• Support our Regional lead for the North, along with the wider Liveable Places team and WSP with leadership and business development
• Work directly with clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects while helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
• Oversee projects budget and financial performance
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team
• Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team and colleagues in the wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve aims and objectives

Your team

Liveable Places works with local authorities and private clients across the UK to deliver schemes from concept to delivery, including public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals and pedestrian/traffic modelling. The team includes over 200 staff with offices nationwide and continued growth planned. This is an excellent opportunity to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences. The role provides a pivotal opportunity to help support and steer the growth of Liveable Places.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A civil engineering degree, transport planning degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
• Proven ability to support with winning public sector work and grow our offer in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Transport, road safety, parking and traffic engineering experience
• Good spoken and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with public sector officials, the public and senior colleagues

Inclusivity, benefits and development

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates and acknowledge the value of diverse backgrounds. We offer development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership, and provide flexible working arrangements where possible. Our benefits include hybrid working, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, and support for personal and professional growth.

About us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global network of experts delivering positive, long-lasting impacts in communities we serve. We are united by a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion, with extensive UK and Ireland presence.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Flexibility to work from home part of the week and collaboration in offices
• Inclusive and supportive culture with employee resource groups
• Health and wellbeing support, including Thrive programme and virtual GP access
• Flexible benefits such as Gymflex and menopause support
• Time flexibility through the WSP My Hour and options for part-time and flexible working
• Career development opportunities and Chartership support

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

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