Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role...

As the Technical Director, you will lead a specialist team within WSP's Civil Engineering discipline. To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in the nuclear industry, including new build and generation projects, and will play a key role in delivering high-quality design and safety solutions. Your day-to-day will include doing the following:

• Operational Leadership: Manage and direct a division of cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring high performance and quality deliverables.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for the team.
• Engineering Management: Oversee multi-disciplinary engineering projects, ensuring adherence to technical and safety standards.
• Nuclear Projects: Working on SMR and GW scale new build nuclear projects and nuclear generation projects.
• Sector & Client Development: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining and developing strong relationships to secure new business.
• Commercial/Financial Management: Manage financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost estimation, and commercial negotiations.
• Project Delivery: Supervise the completion of detailed designs and safety cases, ensuring all project deliverables meet client expectations.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of WSP's Civil Engineering division.
• Change Management: Implement change management strategies to improve project outcomes and team efficiency.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Proven leadership in engineering management and team direction.
• Experience in engineering consultancy delivering Nuclear Infrastructure
• Strong background in civil, structural, seismic, or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in client and market development.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and financial management skills.
• Strategic planning
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.