Description
We are seeking a Director - Structural Engineering to join our team in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Our portfolio of work is diverse and continues to expand, with a focus on providing consulting, management, and design services to a variety of public and private sector clients.
The Structures team in the UK Northern Region works from our offices in Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Stockton, Newcastle, Edinburgh & Glasgow with around 110 structural engineers and technicians. The Regional team is further split into three Centres, namely Scotland, Northeast & North.
The successful candidate will provide highly visible, inspirational leadership, strategic direction, and support for the centre, contributing to the national Property & Buildings business, and liaising with other offices and teams.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Providing inspirational leadership, strategic direction, and support for the centre
- Business Development and Marketing: Building a culture of Business Development in the centre, securing work through existing contacts and new focused marketing initiatives
- Technical and Project Management: Acting as Project Director on strategic and/or significant projects, attending principal meetings, and making client presentations
- Commercial: Accountable for the commercial management of projects, responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing budgetary strategies
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in the construction industry - property sector
- Proven track record in delivering growth and profit against a background of excellent client care and a motivated team
- Strong Business Development focus with a good reputation in the Leeds/Regional marketplace
- Proven experience of work winning, client care, repeat business, and a considerable client-facing role
- Experience in leading a team of people, able to recruit, develop, and retain individuals at the most senior level
- Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer with an interest in promoting technical excellence and innovation
This is a fantastic and interesting opportunity for an ambitious individual to take a senior leadership role in the WSP UK Structures business with a view to potential further progression in the future.