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.
We are seeking an experienced Project Director / Bid Director to play a pivotal role in both winning and delivering major opportunities. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic bid leadership with accountable project delivery. This role sits within the Intelligent Infrastructure business and will contribute to our systems engineering, digital and technology infrastructure and design capability. Our team provides operational technology, roadside infrastructure design, specification and testing assurance and solution guidance to a range of clients.
A little more about your role…
* Lead major bids and framework opportunities, setting winning strategies and overseeing end‑to‑end bid development
* Act as Project Director on key commissions, accountable for successful delivery across scope, cost, programme and quality
* Shape our client relationships at senior level, supporting long‑term growth with key clients such as National Highways and local authorities
* Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and delivery excellence
You will operate across the full lifecycle—from opportunity shaping and capture through to mobilisation and delivery—ensuring continuity, commercial rigour, and client confidence.
What will you be responsible for?
Bid Leadership
* Define and lead win strategies, value propositions and partnering approaches for Intelligent Infrastructure commissions
* Direct bid teams, coordinating technical, commercial, and governance inputs
* Ensure compliance with WSP governance, including risk, commercial and quality reviews
Lead client engagement during pursuit phases, including presentations and negotiations
Project Direction & Delivery
* Act as Project Director for major projects and programmes, ensuring safe, compliant and profitable delivery
* Maintain accountability for commercial performance, contract obligations and risk management
* Lead project governance, reporting and client engagement
* Ensure delivery teams achieve programme milestones, quality standards and budget targets
Leadership & Growth
* Build and lead high‑performing teams across disciplines and locations
* Mentor and develop senior staff and future leaders
* Identify and convert pipeline opportunities, supporting business growth
* Contribute to capability development and continuous improvement initiatives
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* Proven experience delivering £1m+ digital infrastructure projects or programmes in a Project Director or equivalent role
* Strong track record of leading and winning complex bids (£3m+), including frameworks and large‑scale tenders
* Commercial acumen, including contract management, risk mitigation and financial performance
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with senior clients and stakeholders
* Experience operating within structured governance and assurance environments
* Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills
Legal Notice / 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.
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