Bill Smith
About Bill Smith
Bill Smith is the Associate Director at Arup, with over twenty-five years of experience in transport policy, assessment, and multi-modal strategy development.
Current Role at Arup
Bill Smith has been serving as the Associate Director at Arup since 2016. Based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, he focuses on developing and building the strategic advisory and planning business in Scotland. His role involves managing projects throughout the UK, Europe, Ireland, India, and the Middle East. His responsibilities include consultation and stakeholder engagement, particularly in major transport scheme appraisals.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role at Arup, Bill Smith worked as the Transport Planning Director - Scotland at CH2M from 2015 to 2016. He also has substantial international experience, having served as the Technical Director at WSP in the Middle East from 2006 to 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Technical Director at Babtie from 2002 to 2006 and the role of Senior Professional Technical Officer at The Scottish Government from 1998 to 2002. His earlier experience includes roles as Strategic Planner at Glasgow & Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan Team, Transport Planner at Strathclyde Passenger Transport, and Planning Officer at Devon County Council.
Educational Background
Bill Smith holds a PgDip in Management from Aston University Business School, where he studied Accounting, Resourcing, Project Management, Operations, Organisational Behaviour, and Strategic Management from 2003 to 2006. He also earned an MSc in Transport from Imperial College London from 1993 to 1994. Furthermore, he completed a BA Hons in Town Planning from the University of Strathclyde from 1986 to 1990.
Expertise in Transportation and Planning
With over twenty-five years of experience, Bill Smith has comprehensive expertise in transport policy, assessment, and appraisal. He is proficient in policy development, transportation and parking proposal evaluation, and multi-modal strategy development and delivery. His skills in consultation and stakeholder engagement are particularly strong, making him a valuable asset in major transport scheme appraisals.
Project Management Experience
Throughout his career, Bill Smith has managed numerous projects across various regions, including the UK, Europe, Ireland, India, and the Middle East. His management roles have seen him oversee the development and implementation of strategic advisory and planning initiatives, ensuring their successful execution.