Director of Transport Strategy

Future plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transport strategy is seeking a Senior Director of Transport Strategy to lead ambitious mobility initiatives in a city aiming for the future. This role requires extensive experience in transport planning, stakeholder management, and policy development. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in large-scale mobility systems and governance. This is an opportunity to shape a forward-thinking transport ecosystem that will influence generations to come.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of relevant transport, mobility, or infrastructure experience.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Deep expertise in large-scale transport planning and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive the citywide transport strategy and modelling.
• Ensure alignment of all transport systems for future readiness.
• Develop policies for smart city transport and logistics.

Skills

Transport strategy development

Stakeholder management

Mobility systems expertise

Data-driven decision making

Government engagement

Customer experience focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior Director of Transport Strategy - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Opportunity
We're looking for a visionary Senior Director of Transport Strategy to lead the mobility blueprint for one of the world's most innovative cities. This is a chance to steer city-wide mobility planning, influence regional integration, and guide future-facing transport systems—from autonomous mobility to airspace management. If you thrive at city scale, love complexity, and want to build a transport ecosystem from the ground up, this is your moment.

What You'll Lead

• Own the Transport Vision: Drive the citywide transport strategy, modelling and development controls that shape the region's mobility future.
• Build a Fully Integrated Mobility Ecosystem: Ensure all transport systems—from roads to next‑gen mobility—are aligned, data‑driven, and future‑ready.
• Guide Phasing & Network Readiness: Match mobility activation with development timelines to keep the city flowing seamlessly as it grows.
• Shape Policy for a Future‑Smart City: Develop policies for EV charging, zero‑emission zones, logistics, AI mobility, autonomous vehicles, airspace, events, and more.
• Lead Governance & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with regional authorities, government entities, service providers, and internal development teams.
• Own the Strategic Transport Model: Maintain, evolve, and leverage the model to drive decision‑making across the entire city lifecycle.
• Champion Customer Experience: Ensure mobility is not just functional, but exceptional—for residents, visitors, and businesses.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred (Engineering, Project Management, etc.).
• 25+ years of relevant transport, mobility, or infrastructure experience.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Deep expertise in large‑scale transport planning, modelling, and strategy.
• Experience managing complex stakeholders and government engagements.
• A passion for future mobility, innovation, and smart‑city transport.

Why Apply?

Because you'll help build something the world has never seen before—a brand new destination city of the future, a mobility system designed from scratch, and a legacy project that will shape generations. If this sounds like your next big move, we'd love to speak with you. Apply now and help build the future of movement.