Strategic Transport Planning & Mobility Lead

WSP

Sharjah

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead transport planning and mobility projects across the UAE and broader Middle East. You will provide technical leadership, oversee complex studies, and advise clients while collaborating with highways, rail, urban planning, and sustainability teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and delivering future-ready mobility solutions in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

Typically 12-18 years of professional experience in transport planning and mobility consultancy.
Strong experience delivering projects in the UAE and wider Middle East.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary transport planning assignments.
Proven client-facing experience and ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships.
Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Lead transport planning inputs on multidisciplinary projects across the UAE and Middle East.
Provide technical leadership for master plans, TIS, TIAs, mobility strategies, TOD studies and more.
Review and approve technical reports, presentations, models, and client deliverables.
Manage project budgets, programme delivery, resources, QA, and commercial performance.
Mentor and develop transport planners and mobility specialists.
Support business development, client engagement, and market initiatives.