Technical Director - Building Structures

Technical Director - Building Structures

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

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.

You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as a Technical Director with accountability for the project management, technical leadership and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a huge range of challenging projects, ranging from major hospital redevelopments, universities, and international projects with national and local architects.

Take a key leadership role managing single and multi-disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants

Contribute to our ongoing success and help us build towards delivery of a growing order book.

You'll be joining a team of diverse and talented individuals who work together to:

take a strategic lead role on large multi-disciplinary projects as well as providing bespoke structural solutions to niche and architectural led concept designs

form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.

create forward looking design solutions embracing the latest digital techniques and technologies

provide sustainable development solutions from site selection through to detailed design and construction.

provide specialist advice and design solutions to our clients on sustainable design, net zero carbon, MMC & DfMA.

Reporting to a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the region and world. Projects are categorised into wide variety of sectors including airport buildings, commercial & mixed use, retail, education, and healthcare, as well as award-winning small public projects.

We have a broad and well-developed client base spanning across Private and Public sectors and encompassing regional, national, and international clientele.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects within our growing Structures Team in Leeds.

Our North team is a multidisciplinary department, offering opportunities to collaborate closely with a wide range of disciplines across WSP. Our offices are conveniently located within walking distance of both the train station and the city centre.

Candidates will have;

• A proven track record of successful design delivery, in particular concept design and the project inception stages, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• The ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements and risks and influence others to deliver successfully.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with good leadership potential capable of communicating effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE/ AIStructE/ MICE)
• Significant experience of team management responsibilities including line management and day-to-day operations
• Experience of operating as a lead client contact for consultancy services and the fostering of excellent relationships with Clients and co-professionals.
• Prior work on nuclear submarine projects in the UK, with a strong interest and capability in the defence sector an advantage.
• Experience in Seismic Engineering and Performance-Based Design, including compliance and quality assurance roles for seismic engineering in major infrastructure projects an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic engineering for major infrastructure projects generally. Proven track record in leading milestone reviews and structural package approvals, with active collaboration across a network of seismic specialists for peer review and technical assurance.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

• Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max)

Qualifications

• Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.