Associate Director - Transport Planning

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiative

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Professional development support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Associate Director Transport Planner based in Guildford. This role combines office and home working and includes leading transport planning projects, managing budgets, and developing strategies with local authorities. Candidates should have excellent presentation skills, experience in project management, and the ability to mentor junior team members. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with local authorities on active travel and transport studies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience developing transport-focused strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transport planning projects.
• Prepare bids and support senior colleagues.
• Collaborate with Sustainability teams on innovative strategies.

Skills

Experience with local authorities on active travel

Transport-focused strategies and policies

Project management experience

Excellent presentation skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Role Overview

Associate Director Transport Planner This role is based in WSP's central Guildford office and supports hybrid working, combining office and home time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a broad range of transport planning projects, overseeing project team management, collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence.
• Prepare bids, fee proposals and project programmes, supporting senior colleagues and client development.
• Expand WSP’s work with UK clients, securing and delivering work for a diverse local client portfolio.
• Lead technical review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Manage financial performance of projects and contribute to the commercial performance of the team.
• Support the development of junior team members as a people manager or mentor.
• Contribute actively to WSP's core pillars: People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Expertise.
• Collaborate with Transport Decarbonisation, Sustainability and Future Mobility teams on innovative strategies for public sector clients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with local authorities on active travel, public transport, scheme development, transport studies, strategies and appraisals.
• Experience developing transport-focused strategies, plans and policies.
• Experience with Local Authority and Combined Authority clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to liaise with diverse audiences including public sector officials and stakeholders.
• Project management experience, including reviewing client briefs, tenders, fee proposals and leading project delivery.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to support wider team management and develop junior members.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working policy: up to two days a week from home with collaborative opportunities in modern offices.
• Work‑life balance initiative allowing one hour daily for personal activities (WSP My Hour).
• Inclusive culture encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, with employee resource groups supporting belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, and benefits such as Gymflex and menopause support.
• Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, additional leave and bank holiday entitlement.
• Professional development support through mentoring, training and chartership pathways.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.