Senior Transport Planning Director – Major Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm, invites applications for an Associate Director to join its Transport and Mobility Team. The role offers flexible UK-based locations with hybrid working, combining in-office and home working to deliver transport planning and traffic engineering on nationally significant projects.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK, develop growth strategies, and drive high-impact transport solutions across England, Scotland,

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport assessments, management strategies and design advice for major projects.
• Delivery of multi-disciplinary projects with large teams in hybrid/virtual environments.
• Experience engaging stakeholders at various levels including authorities and transport bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management and take commercial responsibility for transport work on major programmes and projects; coordinate new proposals.
• Contribute to development of medium/long-term growth strategies and forecasts.
• Lead cross-discipline collaboration across the UK to improve intra-business connectivity.
• Promote wellbeing, health and safety; mentor project staff.
• Keep up to date with relevant standards and policies.
• Raise WSP profile through networking, conferences and social channels.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm, invites applications for an Associate Director to join its Transport and Mobility Team. The role offers flexible UK-based locations with hybrid working, combining in-office and home working to deliver transport planning and traffic engineering on nationally significant projects.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK, develop growth strategies, and drive high-impact transport solutions across England, Scotland,