Technical Director - Civil Engineering (Development)

Join WSP UK & Ireland as a Technical Director in our Development Planning team.

About the Role

Lead technical strategy, client engagement and business growth for major infrastructure development projects. Drive innovation, support diversity and deliver high quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and visible leadership for the Development discipline.
• Partner with colleagues to coordinate across the Development discipline and share market intelligence.
• Engage with the Technical Leadership Group to promote technical innovation and best practice.
• Drive business development by building relationships with key decision makers and securing major opportunities.
• Lead and support bids, authorise submissions and demonstrate added value commercially and technically.
• Act as Project Manager or Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
• Mentor colleagues on succession planning and emerging talent programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Chartered status or working towards chartership).
• Commercial and strategic capability with a proven record of delivering new business opportunities.
• Expert stakeholder management and team management skills.
• Inter‑personal skills with strong leadership and management ability.
• Broad experience across civil design for developments and multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to apply sound logic in ambiguous situations and drive innovative culture.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy – two days a week from home.
• Employee wellbeing programme – Thrive, Virtual GP, gym flex and menopause support.
• Career development – training, mentoring and chartership support.
• Inclusive culture – diversity, equality and belonging programmes.

Apply today and join a global team committed to creating positive impact in communities.