Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About The Role
You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team as a Technical Director with accountability for the project management, technical leadership and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.
Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept for a wide range of challenging projects, including major hospital redevelopments, universities, and international projects with national and local architects.
Take a key leadership role managing single and multi‑disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, coordinating with architects, engineers and specialist consultants.
Contribute to our ongoing success and help us grow our order book.
You’ll be joining a team of diverse, talented individuals who work together to:
- take a strategic lead role on large multi‑disciplinary projects and provide bespoke structural solutions to niche and architecturally‑led concept designs
- form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients
- create forward‑looking design solutions that embrace the latest digital techniques and technologies
- provide sustainable development solutions from site selection through to detailed design and construction
- offer specialist advice on sustainable design, net‑zero carbon, MMC and DfMA
Reporting to a senior team member, you will have the opportunity to work on major, high‑profile, multi‑disciplinary projects across the region and the world, covering sectors such as airport buildings, commercial & mixed use, retail, education, healthcare, and award‑winning small public projects.
We have a broad, well‑developed client base spanning private and public sectors, including regional, national and international clientele.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP’s growing Structures Team in Leeds, delivering a variety of prestigious projects.
Our North team is multidisciplinary, offering opportunities to collaborate closely with a wide range of disciplines across WSP. Our offices are conveniently located within walking distance of the train station and the city centre.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
- Proven track record of successful design delivery, especially concept design and project inception stages, preferably in a multi‑disciplinary environment
- Ability to proactively manage requirements and risks and influence others to achieve successful outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership potential and effective communication with project teams, stakeholders and clients
- Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE / AIStructE / MICE)
- Significant experience in team management, including line management and day‑to‑day operations
- Experience leading client contact for consultancy services and fostering strong relationships with clients and co‑professionals
Imagine a Better Future for You and a Better Future for Us All
Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to create difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
We look forward to your application.
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