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Technical Director (Aviation)

**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. **A little more about your role ...** We are seeking to strengthen our UK Aviation team by recruiting a Technical Director for Airfield Engineering to lead on technical project delivery, technical excellence and work-winning with a focus on the UK and International Aviation markets. The team is busy working on a variety of projects to a diverse client base, both nationally and internationally, including UK, Regional and International Airports, Contractors, Lenders and Airport Operators. Our portfolio is increasing, and we are looking to further strengthen our technical offer by recruiting a Technical Director to provide technical and project leadership across our UK Airfield Engineering team. You will be expected to take a leading role across our Airfield portfolio for all aspects of project delivery, project performance, client relationships and people development, with a particular emphasis on overseeing the technical quality of projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives and passing technical knowledge on to colleagues. **Responsibilities:** * Safety, health and well-being leadership - setting the culture for our project teams; * Setting the direction for technical delivery of airfield civil schemes across the Airfield Engineering portfolio; * Technical leadership, identifying and establishing skill gaps, training requirements and future technical trends at all levels; * Client-facing and escalation point for Airfield projects; * Stakeholder engagement (e.g. technical approval authorities); * Mobilisation of new project teams, including skills development and integration; * Project programme and resourcing overview, including forward work-planning; * Commercial performance of projects; * Delivery, quality and technical consistency across all teams; * Project governance and compliance, including technical assurance. **Skills/ Behaviours:** * Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE or similar); * Good knowledge of Aviation standards in the UK and overseas; * Detailed understanding of technical requirements for airfield civil engineering projects from rehabilitation and expansion projects to greenfield airports; * Proven experience in leading all aspects and coordinating multi-disciplinary design of airfield projects; * Ability to develop strong relationships with clients; * Ability to build relationships and work with resources and teams within the wider WSP business (regionally and internationally); * Ability to pass on knowledge and mentor junior members of staff; * Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence financial performance on projects; * Able to plan strategically and set the medium-term (2-5 year) direction for technical delivery. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. **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.** #LI-DM2 We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. **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. **Health \& Wellbeing** 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. **Your development** 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. **#WeAreWSP** *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.*

Manchester, UK

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