Transport Planning Associate Director - Birmingham

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director to lead their Birmingham Transport Planning team. In this role, you will manage team performance, enhance client relations, and oversee the delivery of transport projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, proven leadership experience, and strong client management skills. This position offers excellent growth potential and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability in leading and developing teams and individuals.
• Experience in achieving financial KPIs and quality control.
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Birmingham Transport Planning team and manage performance.
• Strengthen client portfolio in West Midlands and beyond.
• Deliver projects aligned to client requirements as Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in civil engineering, transport planning, geography or relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…
We have an opportunity for an Associate Director to join our industry leading Transport Planning team. This role will involve being the Team Leader for our Birmingham Transport Planning team, based in our modern offices in The Mailbox, Birmingham City Centre.

You will lead and support the development of our Birmingham Transport Planning Team, working collaboratively with other team leaders across the UK to keep developing our service and strengthening our teams. This is an opportunity for someone to help shape the local team in line with our wider strategic objectives. The role is a varied one but will include the below responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for the performance of the Birmingham Transport Planning Team, across our People, Client, Operations and Expertise pillars
• Strengthen and diversify our West Midlands transport planning client portfolio, using their existing networks to identify, position for and secure new opportunities and extensions to existing work
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of a varied project portfolio as a Project Manager or Project Director, aligned to client requirements
• Provide technical leadership in transport planning, on project work and more widely as part of our Expertise Practice Groups
• Demonstrate “Zero Harm” leadership in Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, actively sharing knowledge, supporting them in their career development and identifying relevant opportunities for them to progress
• Keep up to date with wider industry trends and best practice and showcase WSP\'s work in areas that are of most interest to our clients, providing thought leadership and presenting at relevant events

Your Team

Our Birmingham Transport Planning Team sits within the national Mobility business, comprising over 600 people based in offices across England, Scotland and Wales. Our team works closely alongside our virtual teams in Net Zero, Future Mobility and Freight, as well as multidisciplinary colleagues in complimentary teams - including development planning, highways and environment teams.

We deliver a wide range of transport planning projects for our clients, as well as an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including (but not limited to): active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes; economic appraisal; carbon appraisal and management; consultation and engagement and transport strategy and policy development. You may have broad experience that spans across these areas, or you may be a specialist in one or more. We can help you to broaden your experience or deepen your specialist skill areas in line with your career aspirations.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to lead and develop our transport planning offer in the West Midlands. The team has significant potential for growth and development, and we are looking for someone that has the vision and leadership to steer the team in line with our strategic growth objectives.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (civil engineering, transport planning, geography or another relevant discipline)
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Proven ability in leading and developing teams and individuals
• Commercial acumen and experience in the operational aspects of consultancy, including achieving financial KPIs, resourcing, recruitment, retention and quality control
• Proven track record in winning and successfully delivering public sector work
• Strong client relationships within the West Midlands and potentially more widely across the UK
• Strong track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues

Don\'t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What\'s in It for You?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It\'s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That\'s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.