Technical Director - Roads

As the Technical Director for Planning & Development team, you will be at the forefront of creating engineering marvels and leading a team of technical experts. You will work closely with the UK Technical Leadership Group (TLG) - UK GCC BU/CC Head, UK Techinal Directors, Project Directors, Project Managers, and Business Development team across the P&C P&D Strategic Business Unit (and wider WSP UK / global business) and will report to Head of P&D GCC. Your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Leading the technical aspects of road projects for UK market. Developing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of engineering. Provide Engineering support and technical guidance for roads design and associated design activities for UK Development team within. Supervising and monitoring engineers for various surveys and roads designs as required. Ensuring compliance with the relevant UK technical standards (DMRB, MCHW, BS codes, etc.) Provide support about demolition, site clearance, road and sewer infrastructure works, utilities, external works, and other construction related matters. Maintain technical support to all regional departments/discipline leads in India and the UK. Build and nurture client relationships, enhance technical skills, and drive business growth. Technical governance of the Development teams output working with UK technical governance of project deliverables Liaising with project managers you will play a key role in both managing technical input to projects and ensuring that deliverables are appropriate and fit for purpose. Ensuring end client expectation is met and providing support in Technical deliverables, as required. Supporting the UK with bidding opportunities on technical inputs. Line Manager/ Technical Team Development – PDRs, promotion, training & mentoring. Supporting the Place Lead establish WSP Development in the local market place and raise its profile. Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Educated to Bachelor / Master’s degree level in a Highways related discipline such as Civil Engineering or equvalent. Seasoned professional with at least 18 years’ experience in designing and managing the technical delivery of development infrastructure projects. Chartered Engineer status of a recognised professional institution (e.g. ICE, CIWEM) is preferred. Substantial experience in managing large-scale Highway / Roads projects for UK Market. 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”.