Associate Technical Director - Roads (UK Roads )

WSP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking an Associate Technical Director – Roads to lead UK highways design delivery from Bengaluru. You will guide project execution, mentor engineers, and coordinate with UK teams on large programmes while upholding QA, safety, and sustainability standards.

The role requires strong technical leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to grow the Roads discipline within the GCC. You will work closely with UK stakeholders and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in UK highway design, including road geometry, pavement design, restraint systems, signage and markings.
• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX, PDS/Keyline, AutoCAD and ProjectWise.
• Leadership and stakeholder management experience; ability to manage projects within budget and programme.
• Ability to produce technical reports, specifications and design documentation; good knowledge of UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of UK highway design projects with timelines, budgets and quality.
• Act as a technical specialist applying advanced engineering to design challenges.
• Drive innovative design approaches, methodologies and digital tools.
• Manage multiple projects, allocate resources and ensure delivery outcomes.
• Ensure QA, CDM, Sustainability and HSE compliance; mitigate risks.
• Liaise with UK stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams; support proposals and fee estimation.

Skills

UK highway design

Road geometry

Pavement design

Road restraint systems

Signage & road markings

Site clearance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budget & programme control

Technical reporting

UK design standards

Communication skills

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

PDS/Keyline

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Associate Technical Director - Roads (UK Roads )

Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Associate / Associate Technical Director – Roads to join our UK GCC Highways team in India.
This is a leadership role focused on driving high-quality delivery of UK highways design projects, working closely with UK-based teams and supporting large-scale infrastructure programmes.
The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, stakeholder management, and team development, contributing to both project execution and the growth of the Roads discipline within GCC.

Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership
Lead the end-to-end delivery of UK highway design projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Act as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex design challenges
Drive innovation in design approaches, methodologies, and digital tools

Project Management & Delivery
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient resource allocation and delivery outcomes
Ensure compliance with QA, CDM, Sustainability, and HSE standards
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and technical issues

Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Liaise with UK stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and fee estimation
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Team Leadership & People Management
Lead and manage a team of up to 15 engineers and designers
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to team members
Drive the professional development of early career professionals
Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and positive team culture

Operational & Strategic Contribution
Support discipline leadership in resource planning, utilisation forecasting, and performance reporting
Contribute to Lean initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
Participate in recruitment and capability building within the Roads team.

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

Minimum 5+ years of experience in UK highway design, including:
Road geometry
Pavement design
Road restraint systems
Signage and road markings
Site clearance
Strong proficiency in design tools such as:
Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX, PDS/Keyline, AutoCAD, ProjectWise
Proven experience in:
Team leadership and stakeholder management
Project and resource management
Delivering projects within budget and programme constraints
Ability to produce technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
Strong understanding of UK design standards and emerging industry trends
Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills

Desired Skills
Experience in financial/project cost management
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards it)
Experience in Design & Build projects
Exposure to Lean principles in project delivery
Demonstrated experience working on multi-disciplinary projects

Why Join Us
Opportunity to work on high-impact UK infrastructure projects
Exposure to global best practices and cutting-edge technologies
Strong focus on career growth, leadership development, and technical excellence
Inclusive and collaborative GCC ecosystem

Ideal Candidate Profile
A well-rounded leader who combines strong technical expertise with people leadership, capable of:
Driving delivery excellence
Managing complex stakeholder environments
Building and growing high-performing teams
Contributing to the strategic growth of the UK GCC Highways discipline.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.