Stacy Dowding
Stacy will reflect on her career journey in engineering and what has continued to motivate her over more than 30 years in the profession. Her expertise spans urban streets and rural highway networks, across government, consultancy and contractor organisations, covering design, construction and business development.
Stacy will share her different experiences in the industry and how finding a passion for her work has shaped her perspective provided a ‘guiding light’ for her career. Her session will offer a personal perspective on persistence, collaboration and supporting others as your career evolves. Drawing on lessons from complex programmes and leadership roles, she will talk about the role engineers can play in shaping healthier, safer and more liveable places, and why creating better streets and public spaces continues to matter so much to her.
Speaker bio
Stacy is a Technical Director, Fellow and Chartered Civil Engineer of the Institution of Civil Engineers, with over 30 years’ experience leading the technical delivery of multidisciplinary transport projects. She has extensive experience managing multiple multidisciplinary teams and projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines and budgets, and developing honest, trustworthy relationships with clients.
Over the past 10 years, Stacy has focused on active travel, working across the full project lifecycle, from concept and stakeholder engagement through to detailed design and implementation.
Stacy’s work has included high-profile programmes such as the London 2012 Olympics, Thames Tideway and Kingston Mini-Holland and she is currently supporting Active Travel England. She is also involved in business development and work winning, and leads WSP’s cross-discipline Active Travel Strategy, helping to align expertise across the business to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes.
Alongside her technical and leadership roles, Stacy has made a significant contribution to the profession through mentoring, professional development and industry networks. She is a former Board Member and current volunteer with Women in Transport, a Professional Reviewer for the Institution of Civil Engineers supporting colleagues working towards professional qualifications and was recognised in 100 Women in Cycling 2025 for her contribution within active travel.