Associate Director - Transport Planning & Mobility

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. In response to a rapidly expanding portfolio of projects and opportunities, this leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobility in the region.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping sustainable, innovative, and integrated mobility solutions that support the Kingdom’s vision for the future. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by providing technical excellence, project leadership, and business development within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, working alongside industry leaders and contributing to transformative projects across the region. 

Projects in this role span sustainable urban development, transport policy and strategy formulation, network and master planning, multimodal transport studies, and the creation and implementation of various sustainable mobility initiatives. You will also apply human-centred design principles to drive meaningful behaviour change in mobility. Success in this position requires the ability to think critically and analytically, taking time to fully understand each client’s unique challenges before crafting tailored solutions. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and adept at developing innovative approaches that reduce uncertainty and deliver value. As a leader, you will oversee, plan, and execute a diverse portfolio of transport planning and mobility projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging a wide range of stakeholders across the region. Your commitment to technical excellence and commercial acumen will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.

Strategic Vision & Leadership

• Champion the development of a high-performing transport planning and mobility team in KSA, driving the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and integrated mobility solutions for both private and public sector clients.
• Align team objectives and project delivery with national and regional transport strategies, including Saudi Vision 2030, ensuring WSP is recognized as a leader in shaping the future of transport across the region.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, positioning WSP as the preferred partner for strategic transport and mobility projects.
• 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 (e.g., micro mobility, zero-emission, shared and automated vehicles) into retrofit and new masterplan proposals.
• Benchmark and implement the latest mobility technologies and service models, ensuring solutions are data-driven and future-ready.
• 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrable experience from consultancy, or industry that includes strong experience in developing mobility strategies and providing transport planning inputs to master planning and plot design schemes.
• Someone who is able to lead and contribute to Transport Masterplan and studies, transport and mobility infrastructure, Transport Policies, and Transport modelling.
• Experience and a 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.
• Experience dealing with uncertainty and have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to a working environment that is evolving in nature and requires varied project work and client demands.
• Someone who has team leadership skills and can build teams, mentor others through performance management and training and development.

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