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Job description
Overview
Join WSP, a leading global professional services firm, where you can participate in impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and advance your career within a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and diverse viewpoints. WSP is committed to shaping communities for the better and advancing humanity with a Future Ready® approach.
Role Summary
As the Technical Director for Aviation within WSP's transport sector, you will lead the aviation service line by fostering a client-focused mindset and spearheading project excellence. You will be accountable for business growth, providing superior design and project management services, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders. This leadership position can be based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch.
Key Responsibilities
- Embed a robust client-centric culture within the aviation service line, leveraging both local and global expertise and resources to position WSP as the premier aviation consultancy.
- Provide leadership and operational management to maximize commercial results, project success, and team performance.
- Engage proactively with clients to cultivate new business opportunities and sustain relationships.
- Oversee and develop a pipeline of clients and prospects for sustained growth.
- Collaborate across disciplines to establish unified service offerings nation-wide.
- Monitor project performance within the service line to guarantee client satisfaction.
- Lead or provide technical, managerial, and project direction as appropriate, adhering to WSP’s project management standards.
- Contribute personal technical expertise to project delivery.
- Participate or represent the company in relevant aviation industry forums.
Candidate Profile
- At least 10 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
- Minimum 5 years in an aviation-related managerial or leadership role.
- Proven ability to identify and pursue business development avenues, enhancing revenue, profit, and market presence.
- Strong track record delivering projects with commercial acumen.
- Experience in business development and sustaining client partnerships.
- Adept at coordinating resources and managing workloads across multiple concurrent projects.
About WSP
WSP brings together over 2,000 professionals across 24 offices in New Zealand and a global team of over 75,000 employees committed to creating lasting positive impacts on the communities served. At WSP, you will thrive in a supportive environment that encourages innovation, authenticity, and collaboration to solve complex challenges in transportation, infrastructure and beyond.
Additional Information
- Health and Safety compliance is paramount; adherence to WSP and client HSE policies is mandatory.
- Some roles may require fieldwork in diverse environments, including isolated areas and varying weather conditions within safe limits.
- WSP is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports applications from people with disabilities, providing accommodations during the recruitment process on request.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Resumes from unsolicited agencies are not accepted by WSP.