WSP UK

Contact:	helena.rees@wsp.com
Region:	England - North West
Location:	Manchester
Category:	Development planning
Closes:	31 Mar 2025
Salary:	Unspecified
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Technical Director (Development)

Job Description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Development business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/planning

Responsibilities

Specifically supporting the Development team, who specialise in development and transport planning, civil infrastructure design, and development & infrastructure delivery, the appointment will play a key role in the growth aspirations for Manchester and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director who will be very much embedded within the regional market with a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership, rather than day-to-day operational management and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, both in staff numbers and revenue.

The successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment across both the public and private sectors, with a sector specialism being an added advantage. You will also be experienced at managing large multi-disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing sector leads within the team, client and colleagues across WSP.

Identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities, leveraging your network of clients and co professionals to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
Liaising with the Regional Director for Development North and local office Place Lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
Liaise with public and private sector clients, local statutory and regulatory authorities ensuring client satisfaction is met.
Providing technical advice to clients and managing their development requirements.
Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values.
Working closely with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
Leading and supporting bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.
Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) .

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
Chartered status
Strong commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
Excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
Proven track record of work winning.
A broad range of project experience across either transport planning or civil design for developments.

About Us

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.