Technical Director – Civil Engineering (Development)

Overview

In this senior role, you will provide strategic direction and visible leadership within WSP’s Development discipline to drive growth in Scotland and nationally. You’ll shape multi-disciplinary major infrastructure projects, lead client-facing activities, and advance technical innovation while championing a culture of inclusion and sustainability. You will work with cross-functional teams to win major opportunities and strengthen the order book. This is a role for a proven leader who mentors others and steers high-impact commissions.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• hybrid working
• inclusivity and belonging
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex discount up to 40% for gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and visible leadership aligned with WSP values
• Coordinate across the Development discipline and share market intelligence and best practice
• Engage with Technical Leadership Group to promote innovation in infrastructure development
• Set local team structures and skills in collaboration with the DTL
• Drive business development, win key accounts, and grow the order book
• Lead and support bids, reviewing submissions with commercial and technical added value
• Act as Project Manager or Director for major projects and strategic commissions
• Support H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure SHEQ compliance
• Mentor colleagues on succession and emerging talent initiatives

Key requirements

• Inter-personal leadership and management abilities
• Commercial and strategic capability with a track record of delivering new opportunities
• Expert stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• Ability to drive change and foster an innovative, supportive culture
• Forward-thinking with long-term planning skills
• Broad project experience across civil design for developments
• Effective communication and coaching skills
• Ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and become a knowledge-sharing catalyst

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• civil engineering
• project management
• business development and bid leadership

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