Head of Transport Planning & Mobility

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and drive the regional Transport Planning & Mobility strategy, aligned with WSP Middle East and global transport objectives.
• Position WSP as a market leader in transport planning, integrated mobility, and future‑ready transport solutions.
• Anticipate emerging trends such as net‑zero transport, smart mobility, MaaS, autonomous transport, active travel, and transit‑oriented development, and embed them into regional offerings.
• Represent WSP at senior client meetings, industry forums, conferences, and with government stakeholders.

Regional Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi‑country team of transport planners, traffic engineers, mobility specialists, and data analysts.
• Set clear objectives for regional discipline leads and ensure consistent technical quality and delivery excellence.
• Drive talent attraction, succession planning, and capability development across the Middle East.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture aligned with WSP’s values.
• Promote cross‑discipline working with rail, highways, bridges, advisory, ESG, digital, and urban development teams.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as senior client sponsor for key public‑sector and private‑sector clients.
• Build long‑term trusted relationships with ministries, authorities, developers, operators, and investors.
• Support and lead major client engagements including:
• + Transport authorities and municipalities
• + Ministries of Transport and Infrastructure
• + Master developers and PPP consortia
• + Private developers and investment funds

Business Development & Market Growth

• Lead regional business development initiatives, including market entry strategies, client targeting, and service diversification.
• Provide leadership on major bids and tenders, including pursuits, win themes, pricing strategies, and interview presentations.
• Grow market share within priority sectors such as:
• + Urban mobility & land‑use integration
• + Mega‑developments and giga‑projects
• + Public transport and rail planning
• + Aviation and port‑related access planning
• + Active travel and demand management
• + ITS and Smart Mobility
• Contribute to revenue growth, margin performance, and pipeline development.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical oversight and governance for complex and high‑profile projects.
• Ensure regional delivery follows WSP global standards, best practice, and local authority requirements.
• Act as a technical authority on major transport planning and mobility issues, supporting project teams where required.
• Champion innovation in modelling, analytics, digital delivery, and decision‑support tools.

Project Delivery & Commercial Management

• Full ownership and accountability of the discipline P&L, including related KPIs and targets.
• Oversee the successful delivery of regional projects, ensuring:
• + Technical excellence
• + Programme and budget control
• + Risk management and mitigation
• + Client satisfaction
• Support project directors and managers in resolving delivery challenges and contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with WSP’s HSEQ, commercial, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Professional chartership (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE, RTPI or equivalent).
• 15+ years’ experience in transport planning and mobility, with a strong track record in the Middle East.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies.
• Experience working on multi-discipline mega‑projects, transport master plans, smart city programmes, Vision‑led national strategies (e.g. Vision 2030) in the region.
• Experience with digital transport modelling, mobility platforms, and data‑driven planning.
• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering major transport projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, bids, and client frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset.
• 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.