Lead Consultant: Major Projects & Client Leadership

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant to drive major projects within Property & Buildings. You will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, act as the Client’s main point of contact, and lead projects from inception to completion across sectors.

The role requires an architectural or engineering degree, membership of a Professional Institution, and a proven ability to lead with NEC contracts, manage stakeholders, and promote health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading complex multidisciplinary projects with a working understanding of NEC contract management, client management and stakeholder management.
• The drive to lead the design and delivery of major projects.
• Demonstrated collaborative behaviours, ethics and promote health, safety and wellbeing within the team.
• You must be eligible to achieve Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver on major projects and programmes.
• Lead collaborative working across WSP disciplines including any sub-consultants and project partners on projects and in the delivery of key projects.
• Aid in managing current key projects and pipeline for Lead Consultant Services, both on major projects and opportunities within P&B.
• Define the scope of, and best practice in, Lead Consultant Services for P&B major projects and identify the most effective way to deliver these services.
• Lead in approach to the development of skills and capabilities of individuals in project, contract, schedule and financial management.
• Taking a pro-active role in a team looking at new solutions as part of our digital solutions to lead projects.
• Develop a standardised approach to Lead Consultant Services on Major projects in conjunction with other parts of WSP.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Collaborative

Communication

Problem solving

Security clearance eligible

Education

Architectural or engineering degree

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant to drive major projects within Property & Buildings. You will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, act as the Client’s main point of contact, and lead projects from inception to completion across sectors.

The role requires an architectural or engineering degree, membership of a Professional Institution, and a proven ability to lead with NEC contracts, manage stakeholders, and promote health and safety.