Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development)
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 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, &
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of , race, , age, , , religion or belief, marital status, 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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