Location
London (Flexible working with a mix of home and in-office working). The role can also be based from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle offices.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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. We are seeking a Regional Director for our Liveable Places Northern England & Scotland region. The Liveable Places Discipline is part of WSP's Local Government business, providing place-based design consultancy primarily to local authority clients across the country. The Regional Director will have overall accountability for the performance of the Liveable Places business within their region, including leadership of client engagement, people management, and project and business performance. Reporting to the Head of Liveable Places, you will embed a strong client and people culture focused on delivering technically excellent solutions while meeting commercial expectations.

Key responsibilities include building a culture aligned with WSP values, enhancing team engagement, providing visible Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership, managing quality and environmental standards, fulfilling Project Director/Manager roles, supporting operational and recruitment needs, overseeing commercial risk management, leading bid activities, and fostering collaboration across the Local Government business and wider WSP. You will also support office leads on performance issues and interface with HR on staff matters.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a career as unique as you, working within a close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact in communities locally and globally. Join us and imagine a better future for you and for all.

Experience
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills
- Experience working in a matrix-managed organisation
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Broad project experience in the Local Government sector
- Proven experience managing significant client accounts with public and local authority clients
- Significant knowledge and experience delivering multi-disciplinary schemes across the project lifecycle with proven ability as Project Director
- Excellent communication and knowledge-sharing abilities
- Strong critical thinking skills and logical reasoning

About you
You are a collaborative leader who can build positive relationships across teams and clients, with a passion for delivering technically excellent solutions balanced with commercial success. You embrace open communication, foster a sense of belonging, and demonstrate visible leadership in Health, Safety and Wellbeing. You are motivated to support growth plans and operational excellence while driving innovation and best practice.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong background in local government projects and leadership roles is essential.