A Little More About The Role
Our Structures team in the UK Northern Region works from 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: Scotland, Northeast & North. The North Centre team is based in Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield with around 35 structural engineers and technicians.
A Director role will be based in the Leeds Office and will report directly to the North Centre DTL. This role will play a key part in the strategic and operational direction of the regional business, working within the framework of the UK P&B strategy and Structures UK leadership.
Leadership
- Providing highly visible, inspirational leadership, strategic direction and support for the centre
- Contributing to the national Property & Buildings business – liaising and providing support to other offices and teams
- Promoting WSP Vision and Values
- Leading recruitment, staff development and personal development reviews
- Implementing strategies for resource management
- Inspiring the teams through actions and behaviours aligned with WSP values
- Liaising with other parts of WSP to co‑deliver a range of multi‑disciplinary building design, transportation and environmental services to clients
- Encouraging open and effective two‑way communication and contribution, including holding regular team meetings
Business Development And Marketing
- Building a culture of Business Development in the centre
- Actively securing work through existing contacts and focused marketing initiatives
- Remaining a point of contact for key clients and adopting key account management processes
- Generating new and repeat business through focused marketing efforts
- Leading Business Development initiatives within the Leeds office, including attendance at the monthly BD/Marketing Update meeting
Technical and Project Management
- Acting as Project Director on strategic and or significant projects (minimum average utilisation of 75%)
- Attending principal meetings and making client presentations
- Instilling a strong project management and project delivery culture
- Maintaining or raising the level of technical competence and innovation within the teams
- Supporting strategic innovation and promoting technical excellence in all projects
- Undertaking technical reviews and contributing to concept design
- Undertaking project reviews and acting as Project Director on significant projects
- Providing line management to appropriate staff
Commercial
- Accountable for the commercial management of projects
- Managing all aspects of developing and implementing budgetary strategies, including fee bidding, working capital management, debtors, invoicing and project forecasting
- Implementing project delivery systems and structures
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
- Experience in the construction industry – property sector
- Proven track record in delivering growth and profit with excellent client care and a motivated team
- Strong Business Development focus with a good reputation in the Leeds/Regional marketplace within relevant supply chains (asset owners, architects, other professional services firms and contractors)
- Proven experience of work winning, client care, repeat business and a considerable client‑facing role
- Evidence of creating and/or maintaining a culture of Business Development within a team
- Experience leading a senior level team, including recruitment, development and retention
- Experience developing and retaining ECPs
- Proven track record of project delivery, including notable projects across a variety of sectors, major developments and multidisciplinary working
- Previous experience working within a variety of sectors
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly influencing and negotiating internally and externally
- Experience driving a culture of teamwork through an open and inclusive leadership style
- Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer with an interest in promoting technical excellence and innovation
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to take a senior leadership role in the WSP UK Structures business with potential for further progression. The role will support business growth in line with discipline and UK strategies and will play a pivotal part in continuing the success of the UK business.
Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes over 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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Our Structures team in the UK Northern Region works from 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: Scotland, Northeast & North. The North Centre team is based in Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield with around 35 structural engineers and technicians.
A Director role will be based in the Leeds Office and will report directly to the North Centre DTL. This role will play a key part in the strategic and operational direction of the regional business, working within the framework of the UK P&B strategy and Structures UK leadership.
Leadership
- Providing highly visible, inspirational leadership, strategic direction and support for the centre
- Contributing to the national Property & Buildings business – liaising and providing support to other offices and teams
- Promoting WSP Vision and Values
- Leading recruitment, staff development and personal development reviews
- Implementing strategies for resource management
- Inspiring the teams through actions and behaviours aligned with WSP values
- Liaising with other parts of WSP to co‑deliver a range of multi‑disciplinary building design, transportation and environmental services to clients
- Encouraging open and effective two‑way communication and contribution, including holding regular team meetings
Business Development And Marketing
- Building a culture of Business Development in the centre
- Actively securing work through existing contacts and focused marketing initiatives
- Remaining a point of contact for key clients and adopting key account management processes
- Generating new and repeat business through focused marketing efforts
- Leading Business Development initiatives within the Leeds office, including attendance at the monthly BD/Marketing Update meeting
Technical and Project Management
- Acting as Project Director on strategic and or significant projects (minimum average utilisation of 75%)
- Attending principal meetings and making client presentations
- Instilling a strong project management and project delivery culture
- Maintaining or raising the level of technical competence and innovation within the teams
- Supporting strategic innovation and promoting technical excellence in all projects
- Undertaking technical reviews and contributing to concept design
- Undertaking project reviews and acting as Project Director on significant projects
- Providing line management to appropriate staff
Commercial
- Accountable for the commercial management of projects
- Managing all aspects of developing and implementing budgetary strategies, including fee bidding, working capital management, debtors, invoicing and project forecasting
- Implementing project delivery systems and structures
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
- Experience in the construction industry – property sector
- Proven track record in delivering growth and profit with excellent client care and a motivated team
- Strong Business Development focus with a good reputation in the Leeds/Regional marketplace within relevant supply chains (asset owners, architects, other professional services firms and contractors)
- Proven experience of work winning, client care, repeat business and a considerable client‑facing role
- Evidence of creating and/or maintaining a culture of Business Development within a team
- Experience leading a senior level team, including recruitment, development and retention
- Experience developing and retaining ECPs
- Proven track record of project delivery, including notable projects across a variety of sectors, major developments and multidisciplinary working
- Previous experience working within a variety of sectors
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly influencing and negotiating internally and externally
- Experience driving a culture of teamwork through an open and inclusive leadership style
- Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer with an interest in promoting technical excellence and innovation
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to take a senior leadership role in the WSP UK Structures business with potential for further progression. The role will support business growth in line with discipline and UK strategies and will play a pivotal part in continuing the success of the UK business.
Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes over 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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