Associate Director - Transport Planning And Mobility

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the delivery of transport planning and mobility assignments across the UAE and wider Middle East.
• Provide technical leadership for: 
  • Transport Master Plans
  • Transport Impact Studies (TIS)
  • Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA)
  • Mobility Strategies
  • Multimodal Transport Studies
  • Public Transport Planning
  • Accessibility & Active Mobility Plans
  • Parking Strategies
  • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Studies
  • Future Mobility & Smart Mobility Assessments
• Review and approve technical reports, presentations, models, and client deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, international best practice, and WSP quality standards.
• Provide strategic transport planning advice throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility through to design development and approvals. 

Project Delivery & Design Integration

• Lead transport planning inputs on multidisciplinary projects including: 
  • Major infrastructure projects
  • Urban developments
  • Mixed-use masterplans
  • New cities and communities
  • Aviation developments
  • Economic zones
  • Tourism and hospitality projects
  • Public realm and mobility enhancement programmes
• Coordinate closely with highways, rail, structures, utilities, architecture, urban planning, landscape, sustainability, and environmental teams.
• Manage project budgets, programme delivery, resource allocation, quality assurance, and commercial performance.
• Act as Project Manager or Discipline Lead for major transport planning commissions.
• Support project directors in delivering high-profile client assignments throughout the Middle East. 

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, government authorities, developers, and public sector agencies.
• Lead client meetings, workshops, technical presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key transport authorities and regulatory bodies across the UAE and Middle East.
• Provide guidance on planning approvals, mobility policy, and transport-related regulatory requirements.
• Support clients in developing sustainable, efficient, and people-focused transportation solutions. 

Business Development & Work Winning

• Support the growth of WSPs Transport Planning & Mobility business across the region.
• Identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Lead or contribute to technical and commercial proposals, bids, and framework submissions.
• Support fee development, project strategies, and pursuit planning activities.
• Contribute to market intelligence, sector growth initiatives, and service innovation.
• Represent WSP at industry events, conferences, and client forums where appropriate. 

Team Leadership & People Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop transport planners and mobility specialists.
• Provide technical guidance and support across project teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, capability building, and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice across the wider Transport & Infrastructure business. 

Future Mobility & Innovation

• Support the development of innovative transport and mobility solutions for clients.
• Promote sustainable mobility, public transport integration, active travel, and low-carbon transport solutions.
• Contribute to initiatives involving: 
  • Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
  • Smart Mobility
  • Shared Mobility
  • Autonomous Mobility
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
  • Data-Driven Mobility Planning
  • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
• Help strengthen WSPs position as a leader in future mobility across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, or a related discipline. 

• Masters Degree in Transport Planning, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Mobility, or a related field is preferred. 

• Chartered or professionally accredited status with a recognised institution such as CIHT, TPS, ICE, ITE, RTPI, or equivalent is desirable. 

• Typically 12-18 years of professional experience in transport planning and mobility consultancy. 

• Strong experience delivering projects in the UAE and wider Middle East. 

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary transport planning assignments. 

• Strong knowledge of transport planning methodologies, development planning, mobility strategy, and transport policy. 

• Experience working with government authorities, transport agencies, and private sector developers. 

• Proven client-facing experience and ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships. 

• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.

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