WSP has been appointed by Wiltshire Council to deliver professional highways and transport consultancy services, supporting safer, more sustainable and better-connected communities across the county.

WSP has been awarded Wiltshire Council’s term highways consultancy contract following a competitive procurement process.

The appointment will see WSP support the council in the planning, design and delivery of safe, sustainable and efficient highways and transport infrastructure across Wiltshire.

Centred around a locally based team operating from Trowbridge, the partnership will bring day-to-day leadership, technical expertise and decision-making closer to the people and places the contract will serve, supported by WSP’s wider UK network of specialist expertise.

With a sector-leading strategy focused on sustainability and social value, WSP’s approach will support local employment, training and development opportunities, engagement with local businesses and wider benefits for Wiltshire communities.

The appointment will draw on WSP’s local authority highways experience across the South West and wider UK to help deliver practical, place-based outcomes for residents, and businesses.

The contract will commence on 1 December 2026 and has an initial duration of six years, with options to extend for up to a maximum of ten years, subject to performance and council approval.

Through the contract, WSP will provide professional consultancy support to help Wiltshire Council plan, manage and improve its highways, transport and wider place-based services, supporting safer, more resilient and better-connected communities across the county.

We are delighted to have been selected by Wiltshire Council for this important contract. Our team is passionate about supporting local authorities and communities, and we look forward to bringing our experience, innovation and local commitment to Wiltshire.
By working closely with the council, its partners and local stakeholders, we hope to help deliver better infrastructure, improved services and long-term value for communities across the county, while supporting local skills, employment and supply chain opportunities.
This appointment marks an important step in ensuring we have the expertise and capability needed to support the delivery of Wiltshire’s highways and transport priorities over the coming years. WSP’s blend of local presence and national specialist knowledge will help us continue to provide safe, resilient and sustainable infrastructure for our communities.
By working collaboratively, we can build on our commitment to maintaining and improving the county’s highways network, supporting economic growth, enhancing connectivity and delivering value for Wiltshire residents. We look forward to developing a strong partnership with WSP that will help us meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. With over 12,100 professionals across the UK and Ireland and approximately 83,000 professionals operating in over 50 countries, known as Visioneers, we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. Across the UK and Ireland, WSP combines local insight with global technical capability to support clients on nationally significant infrastructure and sustainable outcomes for communities. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

About Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council is the unitary authority for Wiltshire, providing a wide range of local services to more than 500,000 residents. The council is committed to creating stronger communities, protecting the environment and improving opportunities for people across the county through the ambitions set out in Our Wiltshire Plan.

For further information, please contact: Chris Stocks, Senior External Communications Manager, WSP [email protected]