Head of Transport Planning & Mobility

Job Overview

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Head of Transport Planning & Mobility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This senior leadership role involves overseeing and developing strategic transport planning and mobility solutions, making a positive impact on urban and regional development across the Middle East.

Company Overview

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP unites its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to make a positive impact. They operate in over 50 countries with the collective brilliance of over 83,000 colleagues worldwide. Their ambitious, passionate and innovative WSP VISIONEERS bring global Future Ready® thinking and technical know-how, to power local solutions. With a Middle East team of 3000+ delivering innovative solutions across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, power and energy, resources and industry sectors.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive transport planning and mobility strategies.
• Oversee diverse projects from concept through to successful delivery, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of transport planning professionals.
• Engage effectively with clients, key stakeholders, and governmental bodies to build relationships and secure new opportunities.
• Provide expert technical advice on sustainable, innovative, and future-ready mobility solutions.
• Ensure all projects and strategies comply with local regulations and international best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive proven experience in transport planning and mobility strategy, preferably within the Middle East region.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and effective team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for client and stakeholder engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable transportation, urban development, and smart mobility technologies.
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong track record of successful project delivery and achieving high client satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunity to lead impactful and large-scale projects within a global professional services firm.
• Clear pathways for professional development and career advancement.
• Work within a diverse and international team of leading industry experts.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Future Ready® thinking and advanced technical solutions.
• Collaborative, supportive, and engaging work environment focused on innovation.