Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role...

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our London Transport Planning team as a Technical Director. This is a strategic role with a specific focus on further expanding the work that WSP deliver for public sector clients across London and the South-East.


The Technical Director role at WSP is a varied one, with responsibilities including:


Working with other senior leaders in the office and nationally to drive growth and expand our market share; with a particular focus on public sector clients in London. Helping to drive innovation and identify market trends to add value to projects and bids, and position WSP to maximise our future opportunities in the Local Authority market. Leading in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes. Leading on developing and maintaining strong client relationships Play an active leadership role in a broad range of transport projects, including strategy development, feasibility studies, research, concept design and funding bids. Making an active contribution to WSP's four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Leads in these roles. Give direction to our early career professionals to maximise their technical potential.
We are looking for an individual who can bring original thinking, creative ideas, industry insight and knowledge of policy direction to add value to business development, tenders and projects.

Your Team

Our London Transport Planning Team works on a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary and cross-sector projects for a range of mainly public sector clients. Key project specialisms include transport strategy/policy, active travel planning and design, public transport planning, research, feasibility studies, training programmes and funding applications. While our primary focus is on the London market, we also provide support for projects across the UK, collaborating closely with our modelling, infrastructure design, landscape & urban design, planning and environmental teams.


With a strong local and regional pipeline of work, the successful applicant will play a key role in delivering an exciting and challenging range of projects for clients who include London boroughs, Transport for London, Local Authorities, and National Government, many of whom we have framework agreements with.


You will be supported by senior members of our London teams as well as our virtual UK-wide specialist teams, which include industry-leading experts. We embrace a flexible working approach that aligns with individual lifestyles and commitments, prioritising employee well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.


You will be based from WSP's large multidisciplinary London office in Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London.


To find out more about our Transport Planning business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/transport-planning

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

A proven track record of leading and managing transport planning projects in the UK, focussing on London. A proven track record of acting in client-facing roles and maintaining good client relationships. Experience in delivering projects in some of the following areas of transport planning: strategy/ policy, active travel, public transport, feasibility studies, scheme development, concept design, funding bids. The ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels is highly desirable, along with up-to-date knowledge on latest transport legislation and policy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients, stakeholders, team members and present at meetings, workshops and public forums. Project leadership experience, with the ability to review client briefs, develop our responses and lead delivery to delight our clients. Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management. Membership of relevant professional bodies.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.


Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.


Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.


We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.