
Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Technical Director - Roads & Highways
Lead and grow Roads & Highways practice, overseeing strategy, technical delivery, client engagement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Technical Director to lead and grow the Roads & Highways practice within the UK Local Government Business. This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic direction, high‑level technical oversight, operational excellence, and sustained client and stakeholder engagement. The Technical Director will ensure the successful delivery of complex multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects, foster a high‑performance technical culture, and drive innovation across the service line. • Lead and expand the Roads & Highways practice for UK Local Government. • Set strategic direction and provide high‑level technical oversight for multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects. • Ensure operational excellence and successful delivery of complex projects. • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships. • Foster a high‑performance technical culture and drive innovation across the service line. • Leverage WSP’s global expertise and resources to support local projects. • Contribute to landmark projects that shape sustainable communities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸practice leadership
- ▸strategic direction
- ▸technical oversight
- ▸operational delivery
- ▸client relations
- ▸innovation
What You Bring
At WSP you can access global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. Our hybrid working model offers flexible, agile, yet structured environments that maximize collaboration while maintaining product quality and cultural integrity. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, guided by a Zero Harm vision and recognized by multiple RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.
Requirements
- ▸hybrid
- ▸collaboration
- ▸health safety
- ▸zero harm
- ▸rospa
- ▸wellbeing
Benefits
• Work within a flexible hybrid model that balances collaboration and productivity. • Benefit from a robust health, safety, and wellbeing program with a Zero Harm vision. • Join an inclusive, diverse environment that values equal opportunity and career growth.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time