Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
This is a senior role in the business, responsible for project delivery, technical excellence of our teams and growing client relationships. The role will be fast‑paced and agile, with responsibility for the delivery of large complex projects or frameworks from our extensive highways portfolio. You will have client‑facing responsibilities, working with existing clients or building new relationships to grow our market share from our existing routes to market. You will be client‑facing and must demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena.
Responsibilities
* Taking responsibility for the management and leadership of project teams to deliver project scope.
* Visible leadership of health, safety and wellbeing.
* Managing project risk and opportunity to ensure effective coordination of multi‑disciplinary working.
* Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads.
* Working with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget meeting CDM, QA and technical review requirements.
* Leading the design process and encouraging the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost‑effective solutions to the agreed programme; supporting those less experienced by completing technical reviews, mentoring and providing advice.
* Participating in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise.
* Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources required.
* Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
* In addition to core responsibilities, you will be responsible for setting the leadership and management tone in the business unit, ensuring a fair, supportive and passionate culture.
* Understanding of the business’s operations in relation to large frameworks; ability to influence the leadership and management of major framework programmes of work including working capital, resource management, margin monitoring and client relations.
Qualifications
* Experience of project management and technical delivery lead of highly complex highway schemes, with detailed experience of local and national highways procedures being essential.
* Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of highways related projects. This should include new build, maintenance and assessment of roads infrastructure.
* Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to Highway projects.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Benefits
Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week while providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging authenticity and respect.
Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, gym‑flex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make‑up time.
Your development – supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership.
EEO 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.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services
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