Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development)

Overview

Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development) role at WSP in the UK and 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 leadershipExhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core valuesWorking in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing market intelligence, best practice and innovationEngaging with the Technical Leadership Group (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projectsLiaising with the Regional Director and local Office Place Lead in setting and agreeing appropriate local team structures / shapes / skills setsDriving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationshipsWinning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order bookLeading and supporting bids by contributing, reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technicallyActing as Project Manager or Director for major projects and strategically important commissionsSupporting all aspects associated with HandS / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality)Mentoring selected colleagues on succession planning and development schedulesWhat We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilitiesCommercial and strategic capability with a track record of identifying and delivering new business opportunitiesExpert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skillsAbility to improve, motivate and encourage others; lead and implement change programmes; foster an innovative and supportive cultureForward thinking and long-term planning capabilitiesBroad project experience within Civil Engineering and multi-disciplinary contextsEffective communication and coaching abilities; ability to lead workshops and training; influential both internally and externallyAbility to establish and sustain professional relationships with internal and external groups; drive to exceed client expectationsLogical reasoning and systematic problem-solving across diverse situationsDegree in Civil EngineeringChartered status or working towards chartershipBroad range of project experience across civil design for developmentsWhat’s In It For You

Work-life balance with hybrid working options and flexible schedulesInclusive culture that values diversity and belongingHealth and wellbeing support, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause supportFlexible benefits such as Gymflex and time-flexible arrangementsCareer development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership supportAbout 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 and Ireland business includes thousands of professionals dedicated to local communities and global expertise.Equality, Diversity and 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 ..... full job details .....