Head - Local Government

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a senior leader to guide a multidisciplinary team in delivering local government infrastructure projects. You will set strategic goals, provide technical direction, and ensure project delivery aligns with time, budget, and quality targets.

The role requires extensive experience in roads, highways, and transportation within a consulting engineering environment, with a strong focus on regulatory standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years in delivering Roads/Highways/Transportation infrastructure in consulting engineering.
• Chartered professional or equivalent is advantageous; familiarity with international and local design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team in Local Government Infrastructure sector; set and drive unit strategy.
• Oversee planning, delivery, and quality/budget adherence of projects from concept to completion.
• Provide high-level technical oversight and direction to address complex challenges.
• Communicate project progress and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of unit objectives with organizational goals and KPIs.

Skills

Design consultancy

Regulatory standards

Infrastructure design

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor / Master’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team specializing in Local Government Infrastructure sector
• Set and drive the strategic goals of the unit, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
• Provide vision and direction for resource management, succession planning, and staff development to build a resilient and agile team capable of addressing future needs.
• Establish and maintain an environment of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Oversee planning and delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring adherence to time, quality, and budgetary standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to set project parameters and objectives, maintaining a strong client focus.
• Review and optimize workflows, driving efficiencies and ensuring best practices in project management are upheld.
• Ensure accountability within project delivery, optimizing resources and budgets to meet or exceed financial and delivery targets.
• Act as a thought leader in Infrastructure field, with the ability to provide high-level technical oversight and direction.
• Leverage technical expertise to support and guide the team in overcoming complex challenges, ensuring quality and innovative solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and emerging trends.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, translating complex insights into actionable recommendations.
• Present strategic updates, project progress, and analytical insights to senior leadership, the UK team, and other stakeholders.
• Foster alignment of unit objectives with organizational goals and key performance indicators, contributing to broader business development efforts.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of design and development consulting projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, and best practices within the framework.
• Proficiency in relevant software, tools, and project management methodologies, with a focus on innovation in infrastructure design and consulting.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams with a focus on strategic growth and cross-team collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in managing budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master’s degree level in the relevant field
• At least 15 years of diverse experience in delivery of Roads/Highways/Transportation/Infrastructure services in a consulting engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Professional or equivalent (advantageous).
• Experience delivering solutions compliant with international and local design standards.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Planning and design processes
  • Technical approvals and consents
  • Contract procedures and financial controls
  • Commercial awareness across bidding, planning, and project delivery for both large and small‑scale projects

Background Verification (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.