Technical Director

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Job Description

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 it's 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 2024 and beyond...

To find out more about our Intelligent Infrastructure (I&I) business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP Intelligent Infrastructure/ ITS

Your new role, what's involved?

Are you passionate about doing great work for clients? Can you visualise the world your clients work in and empathise? Are you driven by growing work organically maximising WSP strengths. If so, you this could be the role that realises your client leadership potential.

We are seeking someone with a wide experience in Operational Technologies (OT), advising clients strategically and tactically, with a strong commercial perspective.

You'll be a systems thinker that can elevate themselves above the detail to see the wider problems and lead the development of solutions that clients love. You'll also be person that leads at a client level and can enthuse and motivate staff at all levels in our organisaton.

This year the WSP Intelligent Infrastructure business will be formulating its strategy for 2025 - 27. So, if you are excited about the future and want to be part of the next chapter in our clients story for OT, can engender trust quickly, motivating and helping clients to succeed in their role as well as being a great believer in people, motivating them to reach their potential, then this Technical Director role is ideal for you.

As Technical Director you are the main connection between clients, WSP capabilities and growth leads. Our capabilities are vast spanning a business of 65,000 people. Growth leads have a client perspective in a sector or specific growth area.

You will be accountable for client satisfaction and responsible for growing a portfolio of happy clients. Your role as Technical Director will contribute to the external profile of the business, helping to maintain a leading position in our chosen markets.

Your Team

This role sits within the Intelligent Infrastructure business, Systems and Infrastructure which comprises capability in, Technology Strategy Advice; Systems Engineering; Data; Architecture; Solutions; Cyber Security; Connectivity, and Digital Infrastructure Design. You will report to the Group Technical Director.

You will

• Report to the S&I leadership on the status of a portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with the marketeers on opportunities.
• Liaises with discipline leaders to understand and influence skills.
• Contribute to the collaborative effort between marketeers and capability leaders responsible for skills development.
• Understand the commercial model that makes our business profitable.
• Maintais an industry profile and professional development where it engenders client trust and develops our business.

We would love you to have...

• Excellent communication skills via industry papers, social media activity and compelling presentations.
• The ability to visualise and articulate plans in concept and detail.
• Attention to quality of delivery based on deep technical understanding of the components of Operational Technology now and in the foreseeable future.
• Experience of successful networking within client organisations.
• Experience of assembling high performing teams across a wide range of capabilities.
• A record of achieving the delivery of clients Operational Technology Solutions ranging from feasibility to integration.
• An ability in technical leadership resulting in client expectations being exceeded.
• Skilled in developing client trust and leading clients resulting in long-term expanding relationships.
• Demonstratable passion for growth across turnover, products/services, profit and headcount.

About Us

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.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

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, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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 and flexible working arrangements plus the option 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.