Technical Director - Transport Planning

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Transport Planning team in WSP India (GCC) as a Technical Director.
This is a strategic role where you will be involved in leading and supporting the development of our WSP India Transport Planning Team; working collaboratively with our leadership teams to shape the local vision, grow our services and to deliver impactful transport solutions for our clients.
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:
• Leading on and delivering impactful transport planning projects across the UK
• Working with other senior leaders and those from across the UK to drive growth and expand our market share
• Helping to drive innovation and identify market trends to add value to projects and bids, and position WSP to maximise our future opportunities
• Leading in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes. Strong commercially with entrepreneurial skills to play a key role in growing our transport planning business across public and private sector market by taking a lead role in identifying, shaping and winning new work, and positioning the business to respond to emerging opportunities in transport and infrastructure
• Support in growing the transport planning portfolio, identifying potential new markets, responding to policy and regulatory change, and leading on innovative, data-led and integrated approaches to transport planning
• Give direction and mentoring to the wider team to help maximise their potential

Your Team
Our GCC Transport Planning Team support the wider UK & Ireland Transport & Mobility Planning business. 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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A proven track record of leading and managing transport planning in some of the following areas of transport planning: strategy/ policy, active travel, public transport, feasibility studies, scheme development, concept design, funding bids.
• Proven ability in leading and developing teams and individuals
• The ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels is highly desirable, along with up-to-date knowledge on latest UK transport legislation and policy
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Track record in work winning and bidding
• Successful delivery of public and public sector work
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients (internal and external), stakeholders, team members and present at meetings and workshops
• Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.