3 months ago

Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development)

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Job Summary

Senior leadership role in WSP’s Development Planning, delivering strategic direction for civil engineering projects across the UK, driving business growth, overseeing complex bids, and acting as Project Manager/Director for major commissions. You’ll lead technical excellence, manage client relationships, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional leadership to expand the Southampton and Southwest-to-Southeast markets, while promoting SHEQ compliance.

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide strategic direction and visible leadership within the Development team and across the UK network
•Drive business development by embedding within local networks of decision makers and securing major opportunities
•Lead and support bids by reviewing submissions and demonstrating value both commercially and technically
•Act as Project Manager or Director for major projects and strategically important commissions
•Mentor selected colleagues on succession planning and emerging talent programs

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid Working

Key Requirements

•Degree level qualification in civil engineering
•Chartered status or working towards chartership
•Degree in civil engineering
•Strong leadership and management abilities
•Commercial and strategic capability with track record in delivering new business opportunities

Experience:Civil engineeringInfrastructure

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCommunicationBusiness developmentMentoring

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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