Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Project Management Technical Director / Project Director- PMCM CI&U
Lead large multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes, develop capability and client relations
Job Highlights
About the Role
Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP delivers successful project outcomes through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule and risk, using structured methodologies and digital tools across a portfolio that includes highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear and defence projects. The role of Project Director / Project Management Technical Director is a senior leadership position within the rapidly growing PMCM business, responsible for strategic direction, oversight of complex programmes and the development of high‑performing project management teams across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will build organisational capability, set standards, develop talent pipelines, mentor senior leaders, and act as a trusted adviser to clients, driving growth opportunities and supporting net‑zero and sustainability ambitions while balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on project oversight. • Provide strategic direction and oversight for large, complex infrastructure programmes. • Build and develop high‑performing project management teams, setting standards and talent pipelines. • Act as a trusted adviser to clients, strengthening relationships and identifying growth opportunities, especially for net‑zero initiatives. • Mentor senior project leaders, manage succession planning and capability development. • Lead portfolio performance, cost, margin management and NEC3/4 ECC contract administration. • Oversee resource planning, workforce forecasting and organisational structures to support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸strategic direction
- ▸program oversight
- ▸portfolio management
- ▸contract administration
- ▸resource planning
- ▸client advisory
What You Bring
At WSP you can tap into a global scale, contribute to landmark projects and work alongside the brightest minds, allowing you to do the best work of your life while embracing curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Key requirements include recognised project management qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent), extensive multi‑sector infrastructure programme experience, senior line‑management skills, strong stakeholder and commercial acumen, a relevant technical degree and chartered status or a clear path to it. • Hold recognised project management qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2) and extensive multi‑sector programme experience. • Demonstrate senior line‑management experience, coaching, performance management and talent development. • Exhibit strong stakeholder, executive‑level engagement and commercial acumen. • Possess a relevant technical degree and chartered status or a clear path to chartership.
Requirements
- ▸project management
- ▸programme experience
- ▸senior management
- ▸stakeholder
- ▸commercial acumen
- ▸chartered
Benefits
WSP offers a supportive, inclusive culture with hybrid working, flexible hours, health and wellbeing programmes, gym discounts, menopause support and a commitment to professional development, mentorship and chartership pathways. • Hybrid working with two days remote per week and flexible "WSP My Hour" for personal activities. • Access health and wellbeing programmes, virtual GP service, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. • Benefit from inclusive culture, employee resource groups and a commitment to diversity and belonging.
Work Environment
Hybrid