Head of Project Services; EMEA and APAC

Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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 can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK.

We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, geo‑science and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts influence and design sustainable lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, earth & environment, industry and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

Reporting the to the Director of Corporate Real Estate (EMEA / APAC), the Head of Project Services (EMEA / APAC) is responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of all Workplace related projects across WSP’s EMEA and APAC regions. The role requires successful and efficient collaboration with internal CRE resources, external providers and WSP internal stakeholders.

The primary sub-regions within the EMEA and APAC territories comprise:

• UK & Ireland
• Africa
• Central Europe (including Nordics)
• Middle East
• Australia & New Zealand
• Asia

The EMEA and APAC regions represent one of three global primary hubs (alongside the Americas and India) comprises c.3m sq.ft. and 250 offices.

• To ensure all projects are delivered within a culture of ‘safety first’ and in accordance with all relevant and regional health, safety and statutory legislation.
• To ensure all CRE related project services (e.g. office fit-outs, refurbishments, reconfigurations, relocations, etc.) are successfully delivered across the EMEA region to ageed time and budget commitments and aligned to business objectives.
• To develop and implement management policies and processes as required to ensure all CRE projects are delivered to a high standard of operational efficiency.
• To assess and plan resource requirements and manage all projects using appropriate skillsets and in a cost-effective manner. This may incorporate deployment of in-house CRE project managers, pre‑vetted outsourced providers and / or WSP regional expertise.
• To develop an effective supply chain to support the delivery of project related services (e.g. construction companies, project managers, quantity surveyors, legal advisors) as required across the various sub‑regions.
• Where appropriate, engage WSP subject matter expertise as required to support CRE project requirements (Quantity Surveyors, MEP design services, Acoustic surveys, etc.).
• To work in partnership with the WSP UK Procurement team to ensure appropriate sourcing strategies are deployed to procure products and services at market competitive rates ensuring best value for the business.
• To ensure all services are procured using the appropriate industry contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT) where relevant for the region to mitigate unnecessary risk exposure to WSP and ensure provision for future warranty obligations.
• To collaborate effectively with the CRE management team members in the planning, co‑ordination and delivery of project services.
• To serve as the primary, senior management contact for all CRE related project services across WSP’s EMEA region.
• To undertake feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis to support the strategic decision making.
• To actively contribute to the development of WSP’s workplace strategy, ensuring a…