Surveying Advisory – Technical Director

WSP in the UK & Ireland; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex program for fitness discounts

Healthcare access through Virtual GP service

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Building Surveying Technical Director to lead complex projects and manage a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building surveying and a proven track record in business development within the infrastructure sector. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, fostering work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a positive impact on communities while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects as project director.
• Experienced in delivering healthcare assets and Centre of Best Practice requirements.
• Proven track record in identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex projects as project director.
• Manage commercial and operational performance.
• Ensure accurate resource forecasts and team utilization.

Skills

Leadership and management abilities

Stakeholder management

Commercial and strategic capability

Communication skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Education

Degree-level qualification in building surveying or engineering

Chartered status in a relevant profession

Job description

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.

A Little More About Your Role

The Surveying Advisory team is part of the Investors & Transactions business unit within WSP UK Advisory. With extensive experience advising lenders, investors, and developers on privately financed infrastructure projects, including secondary markets, we offer comprehensive technical advice in the real estate and infrastructure sectors across the PPP/PFI/P3 markets in the UK and Europe. We have been offering these services for over 20 years and are widely recognised as a leading consultant in this field. An opportunity has arisen for a building surveying technical and business lead to strengthen our team; as a result, we are considering applications for a professional at the technical director/director grade. The role will be based in one of our London, Birmingham, or Manchester offices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead delivery of complex projects as project director
• Manage commercial and operational performance to deliver business objectives and analyse and report on performance against budgets
• Resource Management: Ensure accurate resource forecasts; team utilisation is in line with budget, and overhead spend is appropriate
• People Management: Act as People Manager for the senior leadership team / key staff in buildings surveying and MEP Technical Services team
• Business Development/Work Winning: Lead a work‑winning and customer‑centric culture that is client‑focused and links to the pipeline
• Strategy / Budget – Own and develop the business strategy growth plan in line with the WSP UK 2025‑2027 action plan

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Technical knowledge in building surveying of various asset types
• Technical knowledge of delivery of Centre of Best Practice (CoBP) requirements in healthcare assets
• Inter‑personal skills with good leadership and management abilities
• Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in identifying and subsequently delivering new business opportunities
• Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills
• Demonstrate ability to improve, motivate, and encourage others within the workplace, lead and implement change programmes, inspire colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change
• Forward thinking, capable of visualising and planning for the longer term
• A broad range of project experience, both within the discipline and multi‑disciplinary
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, use own knowledge to support and coach others as required. Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence. Have presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one‑to‑one learning. Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback
• Able to establish, build, sustain and share professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation. Driven to exceed client expectations
• Able to reason logically and apply a systematic process to finding solutions, proactive in responding to problems, able to apply sound logic in situations of ambiguity and problem‑solving methodologies across various circumstances
• Degree‑level qualification in building surveying, mechanical or electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Chartered status in a relevant profession aligned with the role
• A broad range of building surveying and/or MEP project experience across various types of real estate assets and/or social infrastructure

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a Better Future for You and a Better Future for Us All

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You?

Work‑life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex Your Time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your Development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Equal Opportunities

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.