Technical Director - Civil Engineering; Development

Technical Director - Civil Engineering (Development)

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.