Transport Planning Director: Strategy, Growth & Leadership

WSP Global Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Ireland seeks an experienced Technical Director or Director to lead and grow the Transport & Mobility Planning practice. You will guide strategy, shape projects, and mentor teams across Ireland, with opportunities to collaborate with UK and Europe.

You will build strong client relationships, win major commissions, and oversee complex transport modelling, appraisal and business-case work to deliver sustainable solutions that benefit communities across the country.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading transport planning teams or service lines in Ireland.
• Experience delivering complex, high-profile transport planning projects including appraisal and modelling.
• Strong ability to win work and grow market share through client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Transport Planning practice in Ireland and support growth ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders to expand market presence.
• Lead business development activities, shaping proposals and securing framework appointments.
• Advise clients with technical and strategic guidance on transport planning challenges.
• Oversee delivery of high-profile transport planning, modelling and multidisciplinary projects.
• Collaborate with teams across Ireland, the UK and Europe to drive innovation and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Transport planning

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Ireland seeks an experienced Technical Director or Director to lead and grow the Transport & Mobility Planning practice. You will guide strategy, shape projects, and mentor teams across Ireland, with opportunities to collaborate with UK and Europe.

You will build strong client relationships, win major commissions, and oversee complex transport modelling, appraisal and business-case work to deliver sustainable solutions that benefit communities across the country.