Overview

Our Irish Roads team is seeking a Senior Project Director in Northern Ireland with extensive post-qualification experience in the design and construction of Major Roads Infrastructure projects. This role is client-facing in the region, working with senior client representatives and leading a portfolio of major infrastructure schemes through the full project lifecycle. We are looking for individuals with excellent major project and/or programme leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering a portfolio of projects.

At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact with senior and executive-level client representatives on the major project portfolio.
• Lead a large group of multi-disciplinary professionals delivering the client’s overall requirements.
• Develop new proposals, mobilise projects and maintain the monthly project review cycle to ensure high-quality outcomes with proactive management.
• Collaborate with the client and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, in accordance with health and safety standards, internal QA processes, and technical review requirements.
• Manage resources effectively to meet fluctuating workloads and client demands; intervene as required on specific projects.
• Direct the project team to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions to the agreed programme; mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Develop relationships with other WSP teams to access additional resources for multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Agree fees and manage the commercial position on the project.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with extensive post-qualification experience; leadership skills to inspire and lead a large team on complex projects.
• Project management and technical delivery leadership of medium to high complexity road schemes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong leadership and management abilities; able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to establish, build and sustain strong client relationships.
• Proven track record of leading projects and delivering outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.
• Strong project and commercial skills with the ability to develop innovative delivery solutions that meet client requirements and provide value for the business.
• Experience within Roads, across markets, with knowledge in the design and supervision of major road-related projects.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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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.

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with 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, celebrate integrity, and treat people with respect. We have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service and menopause support. We also provide workplace adjustments and a gym membership benefit through our flexible benefits program.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and banking holiday entitlements are available.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and opportunities toward Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments if required.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

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