Technical Director – Design Management and Construction Assurance

February 20, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Technical Director – Design Management and Construction Assurance

Company: WSP

Job description: We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2022 and beyond…

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Your new role, what’s involved?

  • You will lead our teams across the UK providing Design Management and Construction Assurance Services to our clients across a full range of sectors.
  • Your role will be to develop the services to clients to ensure the design process is managed effectively and that constructed works meet the requirements of our clients.
  • You will work across a range of major projects to support our clients to deliver Civil Infrastructure and Utilities assets, including Defence, Energy, Water, Roads, Aviation, Waste and Industrial Projects.

YOUR TEAM

This role is a senior position in our Project Management and Commercial Management – Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group reporting to the Group Director. You will have the opportunity to grow the current team of 20 Design Management and Construction Management professionals in support of our growing pipeline of work with our clients in both the public and private sectors. Our team is based in key offices across the UK including London, Birmingham and Manchester. We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Experience in leading and growing geographically dispersed consultancy teams delivering design management and construction assurance services to clients.
  • Expertise in Design Management and managing the delivery of multidisciplinary designs.
  • Experience of providing Construction Assurance Services including NEC Supervisor and Employer’s Clerk of Works
  • Understanding of design and construction processes in a range of civil infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience of developing growth strategies and plans to secure work for teams and effectively manage the financial performance of the team.
  • Client facing experience and track record of developing client relationships to generate work and grow long-term pipeline in the relevant market sectors.
  • Strong industry networks and experience developing relationships with partner organisations, supply chain and professional associations.
  • Qualifications related to Project Management, Construction Management and membership of relevant professional institutions – APM, ICE, RICS, CIOB, etc.

What’s in it for you?

  • Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

  • Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.

Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.

  • 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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

  • Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time working where required, and new for 2022, is the ability to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. Apply now and be the future of WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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Location: England

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