Associate Director - Transport Planning & Mobility
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About the Role
WSP is seeking an Associate Director for Transport Planning & Mobility in Riyadh. The role leads transportation planning and mobility projects, driving business growth and technical excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive transport planning and mobility services.
- Drive client engagement to win new business and strengthen key relationships.
- Provide technical leadership on transport master plans, mobility studies, and infrastructure design projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline; Master's preferred
- 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven track record in leading large scale transport planning projects in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia
- Arabic speaker
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Role Overview
- WSP is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director Transport Planning & Mobility to spearhead the growth of our transportation planning and mobility business across Riyadh and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- This leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobility in the region.
- Projects span sustainable urban development, transport policy and strategy formulation, network and master planning, multimodal transport studies, and sustainable mobility initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Arabic speaker, with 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a major consultancy or government entity.
- Proven track record in leading large scale transport planning and mobility projects in the Middle East, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
- Ability to build strong client relationships and win work.
- Experience in developing mobility strategies and providing transport planning inputs to master planning and plot design schemes.
- Experience and passion for Design Thinking and Human Centred Design.
- Project management experience in a consultancy environment is essential.
- Business development, bid writing and thought leadership skills will be essential.
- Team leadership skills and ability to build teams, mentor others through performance management and training and development.
Strategic Vision & Leadership
- Champion the development of a high performing transport planning and mobility team in KSA.
- Align team objectives and project delivery with national and regional transport strategies, including Saudi Vision 2030.
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to thought leadership and represent WSP in industry forums, conferences, and technical committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive transport planning and mobility services.
- Drive client engagement to win new business, enhance WSP's brand in the Kingdom, and strengthen key relationships.
- Strengthen client partnerships and advance WSP's prequalification with KSA authorities to secure strategic projects.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight on transport master plans, mobility studies, and infrastructure design projects, including rail and air mobility.
- Lead the integration of future mobility opportunities into retrofit and new masterplan proposals.
- Benchmark and implement the latest mobility technologies and service models.
- Collaborate across disciplines and geographies to deliver holistic, resilient, and sustainable transport solutions.
- Oversee the bidding process, technical scope development, and fee estimation for mobility projects.
- Manage project budgets, P&L, and resource allocation to achieve financial targets.
- Ensure all deliverables meet WSP's quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation through the adoption of digital tools, sustainability practices, and continuous process improvement.
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