Technical Director Land

WSP in the UK & Ireland • manchester, england • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and technical direction on WSP Land projects.
  • Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure successful land identification, securing of land rights and land acquisition through landowner negotiation and/or statutory powers.
  • Drive a high‑performance culture within the team, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose to deliver exceptional project and organisational outcomes.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to both internal and external clients, proactively engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers (KCMs) to strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget and to the highest technical and quality standards.
  • Lead business development initiatives for WSP Land in the Energy, Water and Rail sectors, targeting the acquisition of ...