Head - Local Government

WSP; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Head of Local Government to lead a multidisciplinary team across infrastructure projects. You will drive strategic direction, mentor staff, and oversee delivery from conception to completion while maintaining client focus and high performance standards.

You will collaborate with global leadership and GCC leads to ensure digital adoption, technical excellence and profitable project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of diverse experience in delivery of Roads/Highways/Infrastructure in a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing abilities.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards, legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary Local Government Infrastructure team.
• Set and drive strategic goals aligning with organisational objectives.
• Oversee projects from concept to delivery, ensuring time, quality and budget adherence.
• Provide high‑level technical oversight and client-facing guidance.
• Communicate progress to leadership and drive business development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

People development

Client focus

Decision making

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Chartered Professional (advantageous)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Local Government team to lead and manage our multidiscipline teams supporting the Global Capability Centre (GCC). This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic mindset.

The successful candidate will work closely with global leadership and GCC leads, driving technical excellence, team performance, digital adoption, and project delivery across multiple client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team specializing in Local Government Infrastructure.
  • 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.
  • Establish and maintain an environment of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Project Oversight & Delivery
  • 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.
• Technical & Subject Matter Expertise
  • Act as a thought leader in Infrastructure, providing high‑level technical oversight.
  • Leverage technical expertise to support 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 organisational 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 15 years of diverse experience in the 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

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 is accurate and complete.