Technical Director - UK Procurement Service Lead (PMCM)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director - UK Procurement Service Lead to establish and lead a new procurement consultancy within our PMCM business, within the CIU team. You will be based from Birmingham or London and take ownership of defining the vision, capability and growth strategy for the service, becoming a trusted procurement advisor across public and private sector clients.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing this service line, identifying market

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of MCIPS or equivalent.
• Experience leading procurement functions, teams or consultancy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of WSP's UK PMCM Procurement Service offering.
• Create and implement a business plan for a sustainable, commercially successful service.
• Develop trusted client relationships across multiple sectors and lead bid/pursuit activities.
• Provide strategic procurement expertise across programme, project and commercial commissions.
• Build and grow a high-performing procurement team and collaborate across PMCM.

Skills

Chartered MCIPS

Procurement leadership

Business development

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

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.

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…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director - UK Procurement Service Lead to establish, develop and lead a new procurement consultancy service within our Project, Programme & Commercial Management (PMCM) business, within the Civil Infrastructure & Utilities (CI&U) team.

This is a strategic leadership role for a highly credible procurement professional who is passionate about building services, developing client relationships and creating a market-leading procurement offering. Working from either Birmingham or London, you will take ownership of defining the vision, capability and growth strategy for the service, positioning WSP as a trusted procurement advisor across both public and private sector clients.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing a new service line, identifying market opportunities, winning work and delivering high-quality procurement solutions that support some of the UK's most complex infrastructure, development and programme delivery challenges.

You Will

• Lead the development and growth of WSP's UK PMCM Procurement Service offering.
• Create and implement a business plan to establish a sustainable and commercially successful offering.
• Develop trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders across multiple sectors.
• Lead business development, identify opportunities and support major bid and pursuit activities.
• Provide strategic procurement expertise across programme, project and commercial commissions.
• Build, mentor and grow a high-performing procurement team as the service expands.
• Collaborate with colleagues across PMCM and the wider WSP business to provide integrated client solutions.
• Champion excellence in delivery, innovation, inclusion, wellbeing and health and safety.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).
• Significant experience leading procurement functions, teams or consultancy services within the infrastructure, construction, programme management or professional services sectors.
• A proven track record of developing and winning new business and maintaining senior client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate market opportunities into sustainable growth.
• Experience delivering strategic procurement advice across complex programmes and projects.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including developing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Work on landmark projects, shape major programmes and help create positive, lasting outcomes for our clients and communities.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements