Civil Maritime Discipline Lead

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…

WSP is seeking an experienced Maritime Civil Discipline Lead to join our Ports & Maritime team at Associate Director level.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of maritime civil engineering within one of the world's leading professional services firms.

You will lead the growth and development of our maritime civil engineering capability, supporting complex and strategically important port, terminal and maritime infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, project managers and technical specialists, you will provide technical leadership, support project delivery, develop people, strengthen quality and help grow our presence within the ports and maritime sector. The role combines technical authority, people leadership, project delivery and business development. It offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure investments while helping develop the next generation of maritime engineers.

Key responsibilities…

• Lead and grow WSP's maritime civil engineering capability.


• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of ports, terminals and maritime infrastructure projects.


• Support the delivery of concept design, FEED, detailed design, due diligence, owner’s engineer and construction support assignments.


• Develop, mentor and inspire engineers at all career stages, helping build a high-performing team.


• Guide technical quality and promote best practice across civil engineering activities.


• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for our clients.


• Engage with clients to understand their challenges and help shape successful project outcomes.


• Contribute to business development, proposals and strategic pursuits across the ports and maritime sector.


• Promote innovation, digital delivery, sustainability and low-carbon design solutions.


• Support safe, efficient and commercially successful project delivery.

As a senior member of the Ports & Maritime team, you will work alongside other discipline leads to help shape the future direction of our maritime engineering business through technical leadership, capability development, recruitment, client engagement and work winning.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent professional standing.


• Significant experience in maritime civil engineering, ports, terminals, marine infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.


• Strong understanding of port and terminal infrastructure, including pavements, utilities, drainage, earthworks and associated civil works.


• Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery.


• Demonstrable experience supporting major bids, client engagement and business development activities.


• Strong understanding of quality management, design assurance and technical governance.


• Experience developing engineers through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A collaborative leadership style combined with strong technical credibility and commercial awareness.

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.

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