Director, Strategic Site Planning (North)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible regional base

Access to large multidisciplinary planning team

Culture supporting ambition and innovation

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially minded Director to lead and grow our Planning Consultancy team across the UK. This role involves driving major development projects and enhancing market presence through strategic leadership.

As a recognized leader, you will oversee complex projects, engage with key stakeholders, and mentor professionals within a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the sector and a solid track record in business development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion.
• Proven leadership of large, interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong collaborator with internal networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of WSP’s strategic sites business.
• Manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership of interdisciplinary teams

Collaboration

Education

RTPI qualified

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially minded Director to lead and grow our Planning Consultancy team across the UK. This role involves driving major development projects and enhancing market presence through strategic leadership.

As a recognized leader, you will oversee complex projects, engage with key stakeholders, and mentor professionals within a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the sector and a solid track record in business development.