Job Overview
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and master‑planning projects, this Technical Director will play a key role in growth across the North East and nationally. The role focuses on client‑facing activities, business growth, market strategy, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co‑professionals and colleagues to win work and increase market share for the Development team.
* Liaise with the Regional Director for Development North and the local office lead to set and agree appropriate growth targets and plans.
* Build trusted relationships with public and private‑sector clients and key stakeholders, including local planning authorities.
* Provide technical advice to clients and support them through the planning and design process.
* Exhibit behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
* Work closely with colleagues to coordinate across the Development team and share market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
* Lead and support bids, reviewing and authorising submissions and demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
* Act as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
* Support all aspects associated with Health & Safety / Corporate Responsibility and ensure compliance with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree‑level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering.
* Chartered status.
* Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record of identifying and delivering new business opportunities.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience.
* Proven track record of winning work.
* A broad range of relevant project experience.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy: up to two days working from home per week and access to modern UK offices.
* Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options and ability to purchase additional leave.
* Health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service and gym membership scheme.
* Comprehensive menopause support package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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