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Job description
About WSP
WSP is a premier global professional services firm uniting top engineers, advisors, and scientists to provide innovative solutions that shape communities and advance humanity. With a Future Ready® approach, WSP combines local expertise with global insights to deliver projects that leave sustainable, positive impacts worldwide.
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Director to lead our Aviation service line within the transport sector. This key leadership position is responsible for delivering technical excellence, fostering a client-focused culture, driving project success, and growing aviation services across New Zealand. This position can be based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, with the option to work remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and embed a client-centric approach by leveraging WSP's global and local aviation expertise to position the consultancy as an industry leader.
- Provide operational leadership and management of the aviation service line, ensuring outstanding outcomes for clients and stakeholders while optimizing commercial results, people development, and project delivery.
- Engage proactively with clients to cultivate and expand business opportunities.
- Oversee the management and advancement of the client pipeline and service line prospects.
- Collaborate across business units and disciplines to establish consistent multi-disciplinary service offerings nationally.
- Monitor overall project performance within the aviation service line to guarantee client satisfaction and successful delivery.
- Guide project teams by providing leadership or technical input in roles such as project director, manager, or technical expert, ensuring adherence to WSP's project management standards.
- Directly contribute technical aviation expertise through active participation in projects.
- Represent WSP in relevant aviation industry groups, encouraging active involvement in sector developments.
Candidate Profile
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in related disciplines, with at least 5 years in aviation management roles.
- Proven success in business development by identifying and leveraging opportunities to increase revenue, profitability, and market share.
- Strong track record in project delivery combined with solid commercial awareness.
- Demonstrated experience in building and nurturing client relationships.
- Skilled in managing resources and workloads across multiple concurrent projects.
Additional Information
Our organization prioritizes health and safety as a fundamental value. Compliance with WSP's Health, Safety & Environment policies, as well as client safety protocols, is mandatory. Certain roles may require fieldwork under varied environmental conditions, including remote or isolated areas and unpredictable weather, all within safe limits.
WSP values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities and offering accommodations throughout the selection process. Employment equity principles guide our hiring practices.
Successful candidates will be contacted; unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted.