Director / Technical Director (Development) Join to apply for the

Director / Technical Director (Development) role at

WSPDirector / Technical Director (Development)Join to apply for the

Director / Technical Director (Development) role at

WSPAt WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You will be proven at winning and delivering new work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment with experience across both the public and private sectors. Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of 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.Supporting the Place Lead establish WSP Development in the local market place and raise its profile.Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market.Support the Place Lead Role in leadership of Development team alongside other Senior Team Members.Project Director / Leadership of Development / Development Infrastructure projects.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.Technical expert in one or more field of Civil Engineering related to Development.Mentoring and coaching of Mid Career Professional’s in Client Management, Project Management and leadership roles / functionsSupporting all aspects associated with HandS / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience.Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.Forward thinking, capable of visualising and planning for the longer term.A broad range of project experience, both within Discipline and multi-disciplinary.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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.Work-life balanceIt’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity and DiversityWe celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.Employment type

Part-time