Strategic Development Director, Civil Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a senior leader for our Planning and Development team in Basingstoke. You will drive growth, lead client engagements, and shape multi-disciplinary teams to deliver major infrastructure projects across the region.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, technical leadership, and collaboration with regional leadership to expand our presence in the Southwest to Southeast. You will mentor staff and lead bids that combine commercial and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in civil engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Strong leadership and strategic capability demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and visible leadership for development projects.
• Collaborate across functions to coordinate planning and delivery.
• Drive business development and secure major opportunities.
• Lead bids, review submissions and add value commercially and technically.
• Engage with regional leadership to shape team structures and skills.
• Mentor colleagues and support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial & strategic capability

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication & coaching

Long-term planning

Team development

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered status or in progress

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a senior leader for our Planning and Development team in Basingstoke. You will drive growth, lead client engagements, and shape multi-disciplinary teams to deliver major infrastructure projects across the region.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, technical leadership, and collaboration with regional leadership to expand our presence in the Southwest to Southeast. You will mentor staff and lead bids that combine commercial and technical excellence.