Associate Director / Technical Director - Future of Mobility in Birmingham

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… Due to our expanding public and private sector workload, our Future of Mobility team are looking for an Associate Director or Technical Director with experience and knowledge of emerging modes, services, systems and business models within the transport sector to join the team. Experience could include one or more of: connected and automated mobility; new modes and services, including micromobility; and ticketing, payment and information systems. This is a consultancy and advisory role. You will work with public and private sector clients to help them make better decisions about the future of mobility – shaping strategy and policy, feasibility, trials and pilots, investment cases, delivery programmes, and monitoring and evaluation.

Working as part of a consultancy team, you will be on several projects and client accounts at any given time. Although the role has a focus on the areas outlined above, your work may cover a variety of areas of expertise. There is flexibility around where this role can be based, with potential base locations being Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London or Manchester.

The role is a varied one but will include the following responsibilities:

• Leading on a range of consultancy projects (as Project Director), which at any one time could include a selection of the following:
• Undertaking market and policy research to assess how new modes and services could be applied in real world context.
• Supporting clients with funding applications, horizon-scanning, policy development and strategic decision making.
• Designing and delivering research to understand user needs, public attitudes and behavioural responses.
• Leading feasibility studies to assess the viability of emerging transport interventions.
• Developing business cases, investment narratives and funding applications for new modes and services.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Applying strong analytical skills to critically evaluate and analyse data to provide robust recommendations.
• Taking the lead on business development activities, including proactive client engagement and supporting with, or leading on, the preparation of strategic bids and smaller fee proposals.
• Helping to drive innovation and identify market trends to add value to projects and bids, and position WSP to maximise our future opportunities.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships, delivering a high standard of client care.
• External thought leadership activities such as conferences and published papers and cultivating partnerships with both industry and academia.
• Making an active contribution to WSP’s four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Leads in these roles.

We would love to hear from you if you bring many (not necessarily all) of the following:

• Experience working on emerging mobility modes or technologies, ideally in a consultancy or advisory focused environment.
• A track record in leading on projects and client relationships, balancing quality, time and budget.
• Strong capabilities in strategic bidding in the future of mobility field.
• A good understanding of the UK transport landscape and how future of mobility themes are shaping it.
• Curiosity about how policy, economics, place, human behaviour and technology interact to shape outcomes.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and enjoyment in developing tailored approaches rather than applying standard solutions.
• A proactive mindset – comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions and contributing ideas.

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 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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.
• 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.
• 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.