Overview
Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This senior position will be very much centred on client facing activities, technical leadership and business growth, rather than day-to-day operational management. The role supports the Development part and growth aspirations for the Basingstoke and Southwest to South and Southeast region.
Responsibilities
* Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership
* Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values
* Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing market intelligence, best practice and innovation
* Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projects
* Liaising with the Regional Director and local Office Place Lead in setting and agreeing appropriate local team structures / shapes / skills sets
* Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships
* Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book
* Leading and supporting bids by contributing, reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically
* Acting as Project Manager or Director for major projects and strategically important commissions
* Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality)
* Mentoring selected colleagues on succession planning and development schedules
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities
* Commercial and strategic capability with a track record of identifying and delivering new business opportunities
* Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills
* Ability to improve, motivate and encourage others; lead and implement change programmes; foster an innovative and supportive culture
* Forward thinking and long-term planning capabilities
* Broad project experience within Civil Engineering and multi-disciplinary contexts
* Effective communication and coaching abilities; ability to lead workshops and training; influential both internally and externally
* Ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with internal and external groups; drive to exceed client expectations
* Logical reasoning and systematic problem-solving across diverse situations
* Degree in Civil Engineering
* Chartered status or working towards chartership
* Broad range of project experience across civil design for developments
What’s In It For You
* Work-life balance with hybrid working options and flexible schedules
* Inclusive culture that values diversity and belonging
* Health & wellbeing support, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support
* Flexible benefits such as Gymflex and time-flexible arrangements
* Career development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support
About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a diverse global team delivering positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation and integrity. The UK & Ireland business includes thousands of professionals dedicated to local communities and global expertise.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide reasonable workplace adjustments on request.
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