Overview
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 working with senior people in the Ireland and UK Team to further develop and expand our market share with clients in Ireland, as an important component of the wider Transport strategy. The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team delivering successful transport schemes for our clients.
A Little More About Your Role...
You will have established client relationships and extensive experience of business development and work-winning, possessing an active understanding of the current transport market in Ireland. This skill set will be coupled with a proven ability to lead major transport planning and multi-disciplinary commissions.
Responsibilities
* Building and managing client relationships for our national and local frameworks to grow our portfolio of work.
* Leading transport planning and modelling support to project teams in the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects alongside colleagues in other service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects.
* Build a local transport team leading and encouraging professional development through mentoring and training.
What we will be looking for
* A proven ability to develop and service a productive client work base in Ireland;
* Existing relationships with key clients e.g. TII, NTA;
* A proven track record in managing and directing transport projects;
* An in-depth understanding of transport project development processes and/or expertise in transport modelling;
* Significant experience in transport planning including production and review of transport plans and strategies, feasibility studies, Option Assessment Reports and Business Case development;
* Knowledge of current transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level;
* Extensive knowledge of applicable transport guidance and best practice;
* Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools;
* Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard;
* Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences;
* Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body;
* Strong technical and project leadership across a portfolio of projects and clients; and
* Experience of negotiating with a range of stakeholders through the application of strong communication and collaboration skills.
Imagine a better future
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.
About Us
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.
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