Associate Technical Director - Roads UK Roads

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Mumbai, India, is seeking an Associate / Associate Technical Director – Roads to lead UK GCC Highways design delivery.

The role partners with UK teams to drive high-quality outcomes on large infrastructure programmes. You will manage up to 15 engineers, guide technical solutions, develop team capabilities, and contribute to discipline growth within GCC, while ensuring schedule, budget, QA, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of UK highway design experience.
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to deliver projects within budget and programme constraints.
• Strong report writing and design documentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of UK design standards and trends.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of UK highway design projects in GCC India.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve design challenges.
• Drive innovation in design approaches and digital tools.
• Manage multiple projects with efficient resource allocation.
• Ensure QA, CDM, sustainability, and HSE compliance.
• Mentor up to 15 engineers and designers.
• Support business development, fee estimation, and client liaison.
• Contribute to capability building and Lean initiatives.

Skills

UK highway design

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

UK design standards

Lean principles

Multi-disciplinary

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards it)

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

PDS/Keyline

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Job Description

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

Key Competencies & Skills

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