Technical Director (Infrastructure Planning) at Wsp in Exeter, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

technical leadership

consent applications

project director

business development

expert witness

stakeholder negotiation

Providing strong technical leadership and advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements.
Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes (as listed above).
Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning business.
Supporting and pursuing new work winning opportunities in line with WSPs Growth Strategy.
Acting as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations or other hearings or inquiries.
Leading on complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work project delivery roles.
Leading consenting inputs on major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).

Requirements

rtpi

project finance

project management

town planning

degree

Member of the RTPI.
Strong understanding of project finances and demonstrable project management experience within a consultancy environment.
Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

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