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Job information Business Development Manager (Transport Planning) from the Company WSP, this latest Business Development Manager (Transport Planning) job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Glasgow located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Business field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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We are seeking an Associate Director with extensive experience of business development and work-winning, possessing a broad understanding of the current Public Sector market in Scotland. This skill set will be coupled with ability to develop and grow a team of Transport Professionals to meet our client's needs. Based out of our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, the role requires: Delivery on an entrepreneurial and collaborative basis to win substantial work and significantly grow our Public Sector market share with clients in Scotland, whilst working within the strategic client & growth strategy set for Transport Planning and the wider WSP business. Taking commercial responsibility for our local frameworks and focusing business development activity on defined priorities within the Public Sector market beyond our current core client base in Scotland. Leading project teams in the delivery of a varied portfolio of Transport Planning work, and alongside colleagues in other service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects. Direct engagement with clients and project stakeholders. Support in leading the management, development and growth of the Scotland teams based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Support the delivery of our Transport Strategy for the North of the UK (c. 130 staff across offices), both technically and pastorally. Responsibility for attending resourcing meetings, securing team workload and maintaining utilisation expectations. Leading and encouraging professional development through mentoring team members and training. Your Team: Well-planned and efficient transport and mobility networks are the foundation of economic prosperity. Our transport planning professionals seek to have far-reaching positive effects on society and the natural environment, and can their work be the catalyst for the transformation of communities. As a transport planning team, we consider mobility for all parts of society. We take a people and place-based approach to creating positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for communities in all four corners of the United Kingdom. We do this through a strong track-record of effective engagement and evidence-led local delivery; supporting and empowering decision-makers to invest in the transport and mobility infrastructure needed for society to live, work and play. Whether working with local authorities, combined authorities or sub-national national government bodies, we provide advice and ideas needed to create value and tackle uncertainty. The Transport Planning Service Line is based in offices across the country with over 370 staff currently making up the team. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people and this is a rare opportunity for you to join a team which will enable you to develop your career through exposure to a wide variety of opportunities. WSP's Transport Planning experts have a strong track record, and this role provides the opportunity to have a pivotal role shaping and growing the Service Line in Scotland and nationally. A proven ability to public sector win work and grow a transport planning offer in Scotland Significant knowledge and experience of delivering multi-disciplinary projects in the UK, particularly for local authority clients Proven ability to lead and manage teams Proven experience of managing significant contracts Knowledge of current Scotland transport policy Experience of negotiating with a range of stakeholders through the application of strong communication and collaboration skills. The following skills / qualifications are desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body and Chartered status Degree in Transportation Planning or other relevant subject Experience of traffic engineering and modelling Full and clean driving license

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In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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Closed Date : 2024-12-11