Engineering consultancy WSP has appointed Iain Carmichael to lead Intelligent Infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
WSP has confirmed the appointment of Iain Carmichael as Managing Director for Intelligent Infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. Carmichael joins from Ricardo, bringing senior leadership experience that strengthens WSP’s capability in delivering digital infrastructure, connected transport systems, and data-enabled infrastructure programmes.
With more than 30 years of international experience, Carmichael has led large multi-disciplinary engineering, rail, energy and environmental businesses across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, North America, the UK and Europe. His background includes systems engineering, operational safety, risk management, independent certification and complex programme delivery.
These capabilities are increasingly relevant as infrastructure owners prioritise digital transformation, resilient infrastructure systems and integrated data platforms across transport and energy networks.
Supporting digital and data-enabled infrastructure delivery
Commenting on the appointment, Darren Reed, Executive Managing Director for Transport & Infrastructure at WSP, said: “Iain brings an exceptional track record in systems integration, safety, operations and complex programme delivery. His global leadership experience, combined with Ricardo’s depth of expertise, strengthens our ability to help clients transition to more digital, data-enabled and resilient infrastructure. We’re delighted to welcome him into the WSP team.”
Carmichael’s expertise in systems integration and safety-critical infrastructure programmes will support organisations delivering digitally enabled infrastructure across the built environment.
Integrating systems, data and engineering
Speaking about his new role, Carmichael said: “I’m excited to be joining WSP at a pivotal moment, as our combined capabilities with Ricardo create new opportunities to shape the future of intelligent, connected infrastructure. Having spent much of my career delivering safety-critical, technically demanding programmes across the world, I’m looking forward to working with colleagues and clients to integrate systems, data and engineering in ways that improve performance, reliability and long-term resilience.”
Carmichael’s appointment reinforces WSP’s strategy to deliver intelligent infrastructure, supporting clients navigating digital transformation, connected systems integration, and resilient infrastructure delivery across transport, energy and complex engineering sectors.
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