Associate / Associate Director - Transport Planning

Job DescriptionWhat 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. Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking to recruit an Associate or Associate Director (Transport Planning) to join our Transport & Mobility Planning team in Scotland. This role can be based in either our WSP Edinburgh or Glasgow office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working. As an Associate Director, you will take the lead on a range of transport projects across the WSP business. You will work with senior leadership in the Transport Planning business to further develop and expand our market share with key clients across Scotland and Northern England, as an important component of the wider Transport Planning strategy. This Is a Varied Role, With Responsibilities Including

• Leading on new Opportunities within the region.
• Working with subject matter experts (forming our Expertise Practice Groups) across our business to strengthen the alignment of our technical offer.
• Leading project teams in the delivery of a varied portfolio of Transport Planning work including Business Cases across various Assurance Frameworks, Transport Strategy and alongside colleagues in other service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage the technical delivery of high-quality business cases to enable our clients to unlock public sector funding for infrastructure and operational solutions in the transport sector
• Project manage business case related projects in line with the company’s business management systems
• Develop and articulate new approaches, capabilities and ideas to meet client needs.
• Support to the management team, and wider support for the delivery of our Transport Strategy for the region.
• Leading and encouraging professional development through mentoring team members and training.

You will have an excellent understanding of the local government market in Scotland and Northern England and have an ability to widen the breadth of visibility that WSP has in these markets. This skill set will be coupled with a proven ability to lead major transport planning and multi-disciplinary commissions across the UK, both technically and commercially. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A proven ability to utilise and develop relationships in the local government sector to strengthen our client portfolio.
• A proven track record in managing and directing transport planning projects, both within Scotland and the wider UK.
• An in depth understanding of transport project development processes.
• Significant experience in transport planning including production and review of transport plans and strategies, feasibility studies, Option Assessment Reports and Business Case development.
• Technical excellence in the field of business case production with an in-depth understanding of HM Treasury and DfT business case guidance and recognition of the interdependencies between disciplines for delivery
• Ability to develop and articulate new approaches, capabilities and ideas to meet client needs.
• Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard.
• Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences.
• Strong technical and project leadership across a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Experience of negotiating with a range of stakeholders through the application of strong communication and collaboration skills.

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.About Us 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.