Bill Smith

Bill Smith is a seasoned professional in the fields of transport, planning, and environmental services, currently serving as the Director and Glasgow lead for Arup's Cities, Planning and Design team since July 2016. With extensive experience, Bill has previously held key roles including Transport Planning Director for Scotland at CH2M, where responsibilities encompassed leading the Scottish Transport Planning Team and enhancing market presence, and Technical Director at WSP in the Middle East, focusing on business development and transportation projects in the UAE and Qatar. Early career positions included Technical Director at Babtie, Senior Professional Technical Officer for the Scottish Government, and various planning roles across different organizations, including Strathclyde Passenger Transport and Devon County Council. Bill's educational background includes an MSc in Transport from Imperial College London, a PgDip in Management from Aston University Business School, and a BA Hons in Town Planning from the University of Strathclyde.