Associate Director, Development Planning

About the Role

We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre‑feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi‑disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share. • Liaise with Regional Director and office lead to set growth targets. • Build trusted relationships with public and private sector clients and stakeholders. • Provide technical advice throughout planning and design processes. • Coordinate with colleagues to share market intelligence, best practices and innovation. • Lead and support bid submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical value. • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and quality standards. • Promote inclusivity and belonging, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves. • Provide health and wellbeing programmes, virtual GP access, gym discounts and menopause support.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical advice
• ▸bid management
• ▸design management
• ▸compliance
• ▸client relations
• ▸business development

What You Bring

A little more about your role… Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and master planning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team’s growth aspirations for Leeds. We are looking to recruit an Associate Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client‑facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, in terms of both staff numbers and revenue. The successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work ideally within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy environment with experience across both the public and private sectors. A sector specialism would be an added advantage (though not essential). They will also be experienced at contributing to large multi‑disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing and new clients, existing sector leads within the team and colleagues across the wider WSP business. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering ideally with chartered professional status. Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities. Excellent inter‑personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience. Proven track record of work winning. A broad range of relevant project experience. • Require a degree in transport planning or civil engineering, preferably chartered. • Demonstrate commercial and strategic capability with a record of new business delivery. • Exhibit excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills. • Possess a broad range of relevant project experience.

Requirements

• ▸transport planning
• ▸civil engineering
• ▸chartered
• ▸commercial strategy
• ▸leadership
• ▸new business

Benefits

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. Work‑life balance – At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP whenever needed, and we offer workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme for discounted gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time – To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make‑up time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement as you wish. Your development – We understand the importance of training and growth, so we foster a supportive environment that invests in your development through training, mentoring and support for chartership. • Offer hybrid working with two days a week remote to support work‑life balance. • Allow flexible personal time through “WSP My Hour” and adaptable leave options. • Invest in employee development via training, mentoring and chartership support.

Work Environment

Hybrid