Associate Technical Director - Bridges

WSP Civil & Bridge Engineering team is seeking an Associate Technical Director - Bridges to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale projects. Due to recent successes, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidates seeking new and exciting opportunities. The successful candidate will form part of an existing team to lead and manage a team for delivering challenging projects with desired quality and within the agreed time schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and deliver more complex and larger projects.
• Take accountability for project delivery.
• Drive and improve levels of professional qualification and membership with relevant bodies within the UK Civil GCC.
• Create and support innovation and provide clarity and direction for staff on technical issues.
• Have some line management responsibilities as required.
• Inspire and motivate staff towards technical progression and excellence.
• Build an inclusive staff culture.
• Promote collaboration across the wider WSP business.

Requirements:

• Professional chartership with the relevant body or equivalent like IStructE or ICE.
• Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes.
• Experience of grillage, space frame and FEM analysis software packages like LUSAS, MIDAS, etc.
• Effective communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience of design or assessment of steel, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures as per Euro and BS codes.