In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s 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 Development business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: WSP Development.
As either an Associate Director or Technical Director, based out of the Birmingham office, you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members.
Responsibilities:
* Technical leadership of a variety of civil engineering design projects both in the UK and overseas.
* Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects, undertaking project reviews to optimise solutions and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
* Manage resources at project level and manage people within the local team.
* Agree fees and manage the commercial position on projects.
* Lead a culture of technical review and challenge.
* Develop client relationships and help them achieve sustainable and future-proof developments.
* Lead and contribute to tenders/bids.
* Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
* Support our lead for the Region and local Office Place Lead, along with the wider Development team and WSP with leadership & business development.
* Work collaboratively with the Development team and our colleagues in the wider Planning and Development team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives.
YOUR TEAM
* 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 four pillars: Technical Excellence, People, Clients, and Operational Excellence.
* 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.
* We work with public/private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities.
Qualifications:
* A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil Engineering or other relevant qualification with experience in managing development projects.
* Chartered/Incorporated professional qualification of a relevant professional body (desirable).
* A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, including drainage, utilities, and highway engineering experience.
* Proven track record in project management and financial control.
* Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in identifying and subsequently delivering new business opportunities.
* Inter-personal skills with leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
* Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspiring colleagues and driving an innovative and supportive culture.
* Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
* Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas, and intelligence.
* Presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one learning.
* Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encouraging open dialogue and feedback.
* Able to establish, build, sustain, and share professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation.
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