213 Director Of Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate Director - Development Management Brookbanks operates nationwide providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, having a reputation of designing and delivering complex mixed use projects. As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact. Our clients include many of the UK’s leading blue chip residential and commercial property developers. What’s in it for you at Brookbanks? Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number. Roadmap for progression : we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression. Autonomy : you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company. Innovation : free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset. Personal development : we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development. Hybrid and flexing working : we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances. Scale and scope : you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects. As an Associate Director of Development Manager, you will be… Working on major projects and mixed-use developments, coordinating key infrastructure to deliver serviced land parcels for house builders and commercial operators - enabling them to focus on their core operations. Our teams manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle including: Setting and maintaining programmes and budgets. Identifying opportunities for value engineering. Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local communities to report on project progress. Identifying and managing risks promptly to prevent delays and protect the company’s reputation. Coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the projects, including technical, planning, commercial, environmental, legal, and construction. Evaluating site constraints and monitoring risks. Liaising with Local Authorities throughout the technical approval process for Section 184, 278, 38, and 104 agreements, and ensuring legal agreements are in place. Appointing and managing both internal and external consultants. Working closely with Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, and Production Managers. Ensuring that designs, reports, and applications are completed and submitted with a high degree of accuracy and quality, with all aspects talk to each other. Staying informed on current planning, technical, and environmental matters. Want to find out more? To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent.

Project Director - Client Side, Development Management Greenwich, London 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Immediate Start The purpose of the role is to act as the development client for a large residential scheme in Southeast London. The project director needs the experience, skill and resilience to balance a wide range of priorities, including: Dealing empathetically and pragmatically with residents’ concerns and requirements, including co-ordination and providing direction as appropriate through the relevant community engagement/resident liaison channels. Being a visible presence on site, including at resident briefings. Overseeing the construction contractor’s work in a way that enables the remediation to be completed efficiently, safely, to the highest quality standards and in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule. Clearly communicating progress to and resolving issues and risks with a varied group of stakeholders including leaseholders, resident tenants, the board of the development business, the construction team that is performing the remedial works, designers, engineers and other consultants, insurers and lawyers. This will include preparing and presenting regular reports to the Board providing progress updates on progress, variations, stakeholder engagement and legal and insurance matters. You’ll be responsible for: Act as the client representative to ensure the successful and timely conclusion of remediation works in a live residential environment. Engage with the on-site technical and construction teams to ensure that relationships between client, contractor, other project parties and residents are positive, productive, considerate, collaborative and inclusive. Champion rational, evidence based decision-making and problem-solving. Manage the project management and appointed communication teams in the engagement, consultation and communication with individual leaseholders, renters and affordable housing providers and tenants. Lead the sourcing, leasing and occupation of temporary rehousing decant and recant options and programme, taking account of the contractors’ phased rolling repair vacant possession and remediation requirements and assessing impacts of further discovery and variations in properties. Engage with in-house and external commercial and legal advisors to mitigate business commercial, insurance and contractual risk. Work with in-house legal to prepare, negotiate, agree and execute settlement agreements with individual leaseholders. Oversee the identification and provision of the project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation. Be an active champion of safety first. Exhibit visible safety behaviours and use safety moments and health safety and wellbeing framework consistently. Own and shape the project programme, ensuring it is comprehensive, logical, up-to-date and is understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Identify and mitigate the impact of risks and challenges, formalising project changes within the agreed timeframes. Ensure that the contractor has robust quality systems in place and that the operation of the systems is monitored in line with service excellence principles. Manage and track project changes, progressing and formalising changes within the agreed timeframes. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and that the requisite approvals are obtained for the works. Ensure handover documentation is provided, reviewed and approved in a timely manner prior to practical completion. Work in partnership with the client’s estate management service provider to ensure local problems are resolved and that communication with all residents and commercial leaseholders is regular and effective. You’ll need to have: Substantial previous experience in a project management and estate asset management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects. Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects. Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card. Experience of working client-side for a residential developer/developer-contractor. Highly developed communication, presentation and project planning skills. Able to work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of technical, construction, tenant, legal and finance stakeholders. Successful track record of project management (including residential schemes with a construction value of £20-£50m) and of delivering to agreed budgets in a controlled and transparent manner. Able to work to clearly defined timescales and to identify and mitigate risk. Proven understanding of project and construction management methodologies and practices (including construction schedule management). Excellent management and negotiation skills. You’ll also have: Deep expertise in the residential development sector including client-side project or construction management experience. Able to think as the client and act in a proactive, autonomous fashion. Comprehensive and up-to-date technical grasp of health and safety executive (HSE) rules and residential development sector market regulations relevant to the project (in particular, the building safety act 2022). Highly emotionally intelligent. Experience of collaborating with lawyers and insurers including dispute resolution and cost recovery processes. Naturally, obviously and always inclusive. Effective at partnering with others to achieve shared performance goals. Comfortable taking charge and providing guidance, direction and coordination as client. Uses empathy to influence and manage issues about which residents are sensitive. Rational and evidence-based problem solving and analytical skills. Self-aware: understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks input and support where appropriate. If you are interested in this role please confirm your interest by sending a CV to

Project Director - Client Side, Development Management Greenwich, London 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Immediate Start The purpose of the role is to act as the development client for a large residential scheme in Southeast London. The project director needs the experience, skill and resilience to balance a wide range of priorities, including: Dealing empathetically and pragmatically with residents’ concerns and requirements, including co-ordination and providing direction as appropriate through the relevant community engagement/resident liaison channels. Being a visible presence on site, including at resident briefings. Overseeing the construction contractor’s work in a way that enables the remediation to be completed efficiently, safely, to the highest quality standards and in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule. Clearly communicating progress to and resolving issues and risks with a varied group of stakeholders including leaseholders, resident tenants, the board of the development business, the construction team that is performing the remedial works, designers, engineers and other consultants, insurers and lawyers. This will include preparing and presenting regular reports to the Board providing progress updates on progress, variations, stakeholder engagement and legal and insurance matters. You’ll be responsible for: Act as the client representative to ensure the successful and timely conclusion of remediation works in a live residential environment. Engage with the on-site technical and construction teams to ensure that relationships between client, contractor, other project parties and residents are positive, productive, considerate, collaborative and inclusive. Champion rational, evidence based decision-making and problem-solving. Manage the project management and appointed communication teams in the engagement, consultation and communication with individual leaseholders, renters and affordable housing providers and tenants. Lead the sourcing, leasing and occupation of temporary rehousing decant and recant options and programme, taking account of the contractors’ phased rolling repair vacant possession and remediation requirements and assessing impacts of further discovery and variations in properties. Engage with in-house and external commercial and legal advisors to mitigate business commercial, insurance and contractual risk. Work with in-house legal to prepare, negotiate, agree and execute settlement agreements with individual leaseholders. Oversee the identification and provision of the project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation. Be an active champion of safety first. Exhibit visible safety behaviours and use safety moments and health safety and wellbeing framework consistently. Own and shape the project programme, ensuring it is comprehensive, logical, up-to-date and is understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Identify and mitigate the impact of risks and challenges, formalising project changes within the agreed timeframes. Ensure that the contractor has robust quality systems in place and that the operation of the systems is monitored in line with service excellence principles. Manage and track project changes, progressing and formalising changes within the agreed timeframes. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and that the requisite approvals are obtained for the works. Ensure handover documentation is provided, reviewed and approved in a timely manner prior to practical completion. Work in partnership with the client’s estate management service provider to ensure local problems are resolved and that communication with all residents and commercial leaseholders is regular and effective. You’ll need to have: Substantial previous experience in a project management and estate asset management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects. Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects. Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card. Experience of working client-side for a residential developer/developer-contractor. Highly developed communication, presentation and project planning skills. Able to work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of technical, construction, tenant, legal and finance stakeholders. Successful track record of project management (including residential schemes with a construction value of £20-£50m) and of delivering to agreed budgets in a controlled and transparent manner. Able to work to clearly defined timescales and to identify and mitigate risk. Proven understanding of project and construction management methodologies and practices (including construction schedule management). Excellent management and negotiation skills. You’ll also have: Deep expertise in the residential development sector including client-side project or construction management experience. Able to think as the client and act in a proactive, autonomous fashion. Comprehensive and up-to-date technical grasp of health and safety executive (HSE) rules and residential development sector market regulations relevant to the project (in particular, the building safety act 2022). Highly emotionally intelligent. Experience of collaborating with lawyers and insurers including dispute resolution and cost recovery processes. Naturally, obviously and always inclusive. Effective at partnering with others to achieve shared performance goals. Comfortable taking charge and providing guidance, direction and coordination as client. Uses empathy to influence and manage issues about which residents are sensitive. Rational and evidence-based problem solving and analytical skills. Self-aware: understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks input and support where appropriate. If you are interested in this role please confirm your interest by sending a CV to

Project Director - Client Side, Development Management

Greenwich, London

18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Immediate Start

The purpose of the role is to act as the development client for a large residential scheme in Southeast London.

The project director needs the experience, skill and resilience to balance a wide range of priorities, including:

• Dealing empathetically and pragmatically with residents’ concerns and requirements, including co-ordination and providing direction as appropriate through the relevant community engagement/resident liaison channels. Being a visible presence on site, including at resident briefings.
• Overseeing the construction contractor’s work in a way that enables the remediation to be completed efficiently, safely, to the highest quality standards and in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule.
• Clearly communicating progress to and resolving issues and risks with a varied group of stakeholders including leaseholders, resident tenants, the board of the development business, the construction team that is performing the remedial works, designers, engineers and other consultants, insurers and lawyers. This will include preparing and presenting regular reports to the Board providing progress updates on progress, variations, stakeholder engagement and legal and insurance matters.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Act as the client representative to ensure the successful and timely conclusion of remediation works in a live residential environment.
• Engage with the on-site technical and construction teams to ensure that relationships between client, contractor, other project parties and residents are positive, productive, considerate, collaborative and inclusive. Champion rational, evidence based decision-making and problem-solving.
• Manage the project management and appointed communication teams in the engagement, consultation and communication with individual leaseholders, renters and affordable housing providers and tenants.
• Lead the sourcing, leasing and occupation of temporary rehousing decant and recant options and programme, taking account of the contractors’ phased rolling repair vacant possession and remediation requirements and assessing impacts of further discovery and variations in properties.
• Engage with in-house and external commercial and legal advisors to mitigate business commercial, insurance and contractual risk.
• Work with in-house legal to prepare, negotiate, agree and execute settlement agreements with individual leaseholders.
• Oversee the identification and provision of the project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation.
• Be an active champion of safety first. Exhibit visible safety behaviours and use safety moments and health safety and wellbeing framework consistently.
• Own and shape the project programme, ensuring it is comprehensive, logical, up-to-date and is understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Identify and mitigate the impact of risks and challenges, formalising project changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that the contractor has robust quality systems in place and that the operation of the systems is monitored in line with service excellence principles.
• Manage and track project changes, progressing and formalising changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and that the requisite approvals are obtained for the works.
• Ensure handover documentation is provided, reviewed and approved in a timely manner prior to practical completion.
• Work in partnership with the client’s estate management service provider to ensure local problems are resolved and that communication with all residents and commercial leaseholders is regular and effective.

You’ll need to have:

• Substantial previous experience in a project management and estate asset management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card.
• Experience of working client-side for a residential developer/developer-contractor.
• Highly developed communication, presentation and project planning skills. Able to work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of technical, construction, tenant, legal and finance stakeholders.
• Successful track record of project management (including residential schemes with a construction value of £20-£50m+) and of delivering to agreed budgets in a controlled and transparent manner. Able to work to clearly defined timescales and to identify and mitigate risk.
• Proven understanding of project and construction management methodologies and practices (including construction schedule management).
• Excellent management and negotiation skills.

You’ll also have:

• Deep expertise in the residential development sector including client-side project or construction management experience. Able to think as the client and act in a proactive, autonomous fashion.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date technical grasp of health and safety executive (HSE) rules and residential development sector market regulations relevant to the project (in particular, the building safety act 2022).
• Highly emotionally intelligent.
• Experience of collaborating with lawyers and insurers including dispute resolution and cost recovery processes.
• Naturally, obviously and always inclusive.
• Effective at partnering with others to achieve shared performance goals.
• Comfortable taking charge and providing guidance, direction and coordination as client.
• Uses empathy to influence and manage issues about which residents are sensitive.
• Rational and evidence-based problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-aware: understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks input and support where appropriate.

If you are interested in this role please confirm your interest by sending a CV to

Associate Director - Development Management

Brookbanks operates nationwide providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, having a reputation of designing and delivering complex mixed use projects.

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.

Our clients include many of the UK’s leading blue chip residential and commercial property developers.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.

Roadmap for progression : we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.

Autonomy : you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.

Innovation : free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Personal development : we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development.

Hybrid and flexing working : we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.

Scale and scope : you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.

As an Associate Director of Development Manager, you will be…

Working on major projects and mixed-use developments, coordinating key infrastructure to deliver serviced land parcels for house builders and commercial operators - enabling them to focus on their core operations. Our teams manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle including:

• Setting and maintaining programmes and budgets.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local communities to report on project progress.
• Identifying and managing risks promptly to prevent delays and protect the company’s reputation.
• Coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the projects, including technical, planning, commercial, environmental, legal, and construction.
• Evaluating site constraints and monitoring risks.
• Liaising with Local Authorities throughout the technical approval process for Section 184, 278, 38, and 104 agreements, and ensuring legal agreements are in place.
• Appointing and managing both internal and external consultants.
• Working closely with Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, and Production Managers.
• Ensuring that designs, reports, and applications are completed and submitted with a high degree of accuracy and quality, with all aspects talk to each other.
• Staying informed on current planning, technical, and environmental matters.

Want to find out more?

To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent.

**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.**
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations in and around Leeds and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/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 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 managing 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.
Key aspects of the role include:
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
+ Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
+ Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships
+ Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
+ Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
+ Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
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.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
+ Chartered 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
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.**
#L1-JC2
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._

**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.**
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations in and around Manchester and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/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 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 managing 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.
Key aspects of the role include:
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
+ Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
+ Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships
+ Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
+ Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
+ Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
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.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
+ Chartered 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
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.**
#L1-JC2
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._

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?nAt 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.nA little more about your role…

Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team’s growth aspirations in and around Manchester and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/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.nThe successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work 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 managing 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.nKey aspects of the role include:nIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.nLiaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.nLiaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationshipsnProviding technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.nExhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP’s core values.nWorking closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.nLeading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.nActing as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.nSupporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).nThe Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.nOur vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.nWe 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.nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…nDegree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineeringnChartered statusnCommercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunitiesnExcellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experiencenProven track record of work winningnA broad range of relevant project experiencenDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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Overview

Development Planning Technical Director/Director (Development) – Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The role sits within WSP's Development team, providing transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects. The appointment focuses on client-facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership to support growth in Leeds, nationally, and broader diversification of the team.nWhat you will do

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients and colleagues to win work and increase market share for the Development team.nCollaborate with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead to set growth targets and plans.nBuild trusted relationships with public/private sector clients and stakeholders, including local planning authorities.nProvide technical advice to clients and support them through the planning and design process.nDemonstrate WSP's core values in behaviours and attitudes.nCoordinate with Development team colleagues to share market intelligence, best practice and innovation.nLead and support bids, including reviewing submissions and delivering commercial and technical value.nAct as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.nSupport health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ) and corporate responsibility across the team.nThe Development Team is a well-established and high-performing part of the Planning and Development discipline, comprising over 800 colleagues focused on delivering projects from land acquisition through planning support and design to construction handover. We aim to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry, with a structure focused on Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence. We help our clients promote sustainable development from pre-feasibility to planning consent and develop multidisciplinary design from concept through detailed design and construction.nWhat we look for

Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineeringnChartered statusnCommercial and strategic capability with a track record of identifying and delivering new business opportunitiesnExcellent interpersonal skills with established leadership and management experiencenProven track record of work-winningnBroad range of relevant project experiencenDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can assess how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.nWhat’s in it for you

Work-life balance and hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week plus collaboration in offices across the UK).nInclusivity and belonging: diverse backgrounds, employee resource groups, and a culture of inclusion.nHealth & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discount, menopause support.nFlex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, optional extra leave, and bank holiday flexiblity.nYour development: training, mentoring and Chartership support.n#WeAreWSP We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments to support your application.nSeniority level

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