Technical Director/Director Civil Engineering (Development)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior leader in Planning to drive growth in the Southampton and Southeast regions. This role emphasizes client engagement and strategic leadership, focusing on business development rather than daily operations. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team, contribute to landmark projects, and shape the future of urban development. If you are passionate about making a significant impact and leading initiatives that promote diversity and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client-facing roles and strategic leadership.
• Ability to drive business growth and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the Development discipline.
• Work collaboratively to share best practices and market intelligence.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Client Management

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

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 Planning discipline has 800+ consultants and engineers across the UK. Development accounts for 300 of this number, located in 15 offices within the UK.

Specifically supporting the Development part, you will play a key role in the growth aspirations for Southampton and the Southwest to South and Southeast regions. This senior position will be very much centered on client-facing activities, technical leadership, and business growth, rather than day-to-day operational management. You will play an integral part in supporting initiatives to diversify our team, both in staff numbers and revenue. You will be:

1. Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership
2. Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviors and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values
3. Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of market intelligence, best practice, and more