Technical Director Engagement

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WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Consultation and Engagement team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the country's largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors.

With notable contract and framework awards from National Grid as part of the Great Grid Partnership as well as awards from many other clients, we have a great foundation for growth in 2026.

Our key clients include National Grid as part of the Great Grid Partnership, East West Rail Co, Nuclear Waste Services, EET Fuels, Eni UK, Environment Agency, Scottish Power Energy Networks and many more.

Within our Planning and Consents business, your primary focus will be providing the engagement services for the development consent order (DCO) process across a number of large infrastructure projects across the UK. You will do this by:

Advising project teams and clients on stakeholder and community engagement and consultation strategies for multi-disciplinary Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects including:

• Meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements of the planning application process including delivering DCO reporting requirements - and responding to the changes and opportunities presented by the Planning and Infrastructure Act (2025).
• Identifying opportunities to embed global communications and engagement best practice.
• Planning and delivering stakeholder communication and consultations, including managing risks and issues, having oversight of the organisation and management of public information events, and managing outputs to achieve engagement and consultation objectives.

Managing and enabling members of the team to successfully deliver engagement and consultation activities across a range of multidisciplinary DCO projects including:

• Developing and implementing a DCO competency focussed training programme for the team.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Line management of engagement specialists.

Taking project management and commercial responsibility for significant infrastructure projects within the team including:

• Managing tender production and business development opportunities
• Project management of schemes including resourcing, budget management and ensuring delivery to programme.
• Responsible for delivery of projects including resources, budgets and risk, in order to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget.

YOUR TEAM

You will be joining a UK-wide team of 65+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Head of Consultation and Engagement, you will lead a regional team of communication and engagement experts. You will be a leader within the business responsible for managing existing projects and client relationships and build new partnerships.

We offer flexible working with a number of team days in person mixed with working from home days.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

Preferred qualifications / education:

• Demonstrated experience in leading the consultation and engagement process across large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• At least degree-qualified, or with relevant work experience in a related field.
• Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.
• Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
• Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
• Proven line management experience including delivery of training initiatives
• Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
• Effective decision-maker with ability to act on own initiative
• Persuasive influencer with ability to strike rapport and exert strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Well ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

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.

• Job Identification 79522
• Posting Date 01/30/2026, 02:42 PM

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR 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.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as 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 the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.