Associate Technical Director - Roads (UK Roads )

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking an Associate / Associate Technical Director – Roads to join our UK GCC Highways team in India. This leadership role drives 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in UK highway design.
• Experience with road geometry, pavement design, road restraint systems, signage and road markings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of UK highway design projects with adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Act as technical specialist applying advanced engineering principles to solve design challenges.
• Drive innovation in design approaches and digital tools.
• Manage multiple projects with resource allocation and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure QA, CDM, Sustainability and HSE standards are met.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and technical issues.
• Liaise with UK stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development including proposals and fee estimation.
• Lead and mentor up to 15 engineers and designers.
• Contribute to Lean initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Resource management

UK highway design

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working towards it)

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

PDS/Keyline

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Qualifications

Key Competencies & Skills

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

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”.