Development Transport Planning Director

WSP Global Inc.; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Scotland is seeking a Technical Director to lead development transport planning and civil infrastructure projects within a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will focus on client facing activities, business growth, strategy, and technical leadership, helping diversify the team and revenue across the region and beyond. The role requires proven ability to win and deliver major bids, strong leadership, and a track record across public and private sectors, with Chartered status and

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering.
• Chartered status.
• Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience.
• A broad range of relevant project experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
• Liaise with Regional Director for Development North and local office lead to set growth targets and plans.
• Engage with public/private sector clients and planning authorities to build trusted relationships.
• Provide technical advice to clients and support them through planning and design processes.
• Lead and support bids, including reviewing submissions and demonstrating value.
• Act as Project Director for major projects and important commissions.
• Support SHEQ compliance and corporate responsibility within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in transport planning or civil engineering

Chartered status

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Scotland is seeking a Technical Director to lead development transport planning and civil infrastructure projects within a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will focus on client facing activities, business growth, strategy, and technical leadership, helping diversify the team and revenue across the region and beyond. The role requires proven ability to win and deliver major bids, strong leadership, and a track record across public and private sectors, with Chartered status and