Technical Director (Roads)

Overview

Lead delivery and technical direction of complex highway projects, managing teams and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• design delivery
• risk management
• tender bids
• team leadership
• technical review
• commercial management

Tasks

-Working with Clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget meeting CDM, QA and technical review requirements. -Managing project risk and opportunity to ensure effective coordination of multi-disciplinary working. -Participating in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise. -Taking responsibility for the management and leadership of project teams to deliver project scope. -Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources required. -Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects. -Leading the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions to the agreed programme; supporting those less experienced by completing technical reviews, mentoring andproviding advice. -Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads. -In addition to core responsibilities, you will be responsible for setting the leadership and management tone in the business unit, ensuring a fair, supportive and passionate culture.

Requirements

• highway design
• dmrb
• mcdhw
• project management
• health safety
• frameworks

What You Bring

-Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of highways related projects. This should include new build, maintenance and assessment of roads infrastructure. -Visible leadership of health safety and wellbeing. -Understanding of the business’s operations in relation to large frameworks; ability to influence the leadership and management of major framework programmes of work including working capital, resource management, margin monitoring and client relations. -Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to Highway projects. -Experience of project management and technical delivery lead of highly complex highway schemes, with detailed experience of local and national highways procedures being essential.

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About Wsp

-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.

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