Job Description
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and master planning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations for Bristol and the wider South West.
We are looking to recruit an Associate Director/Technical Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, in terms of both staff numbers and revenue.
Key aspects of the role
* Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
* Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
* Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships.
* Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
* Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
* Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
* Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
What we will be looking for
* Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering ideally with chartered professional status.
* Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
* Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience.
* Proven track record of winning work.
* A broad range of relevant project experience.
Benefits
Work‑life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments and a comprehensive menopause support package. We provide the Gymflex scheme, offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program.
Flex your time
To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We invest in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or chartership.
Equal Opportunity
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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