Technical Director - Roads

WSP · Noida, Uttar Pradesh We are seeking a Technical Director - Roads to lead our Roads team in India. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership to a high-performing team of road design engineers, manage all technical dimensions of road infrastructure projects, drive innovation and engineering excellence across project lifecycles, and ensure technical quality and compliance of all roads deliverables. The Roads team in India was established in 2012 and has tripled in size over the last three years, aligning with our strategic growth plan. The team offers a comprehensive set of services, including design of road features and geometrics, modeling, RRRAP, traffic signs and road markings, earthworks, drainage design, SUDS, BIM, production of drawings, technical specifications, and reports. The Technical Director - Roads will collaborate with team members in India and the UK to offer technical expertise on projects, utilizing operational leadership and management skills. The role emphasizes promoting innovation and efficiency to ensure the development and maintenance of road infrastructure in the UK in a safe and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include: Providing visionary leadership to a high-performing team of road design engineers Managing all technical dimensions of road infrastructure projects Driving innovation and engineering excellence across project lifecycles Offering expert guidance and support for road design and related technical activities Supervising and mentoring engineers in assessing surveys and preparing road designs Ensuring adherence to UK standards such as DMRB, MCHW, and BS codes Delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to top-tier quality benchmarks Supporting technical aspects of demolition, site clearance, utilities, and infrastructure works for infrastructure developments Serving as a technical liaison across regional teams in India and the UK Strengthening client relationships, enhancing team capabilities, and contributing to business development Overseeing project management functions including forecasting, resource planning, and commercial governance Ensuring technical quality and compliance of all roads deliverables in coordination with UK governance teams Collaborating with project directors and managers to align technical inputs with project goals and client expectations Assisting resource teams with bid preparation and strategic pursuits to allocate adequate resources meeting scope and client requirements Leading performance reviews, promotions, and professional development for team members Driving Technical Leadership Group initiatives and conducting periodic town halls to strengthen technical profile of team in compliance with UK industry requirements Fostering a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and growing technical skills meeting industry requirements The ideal candidate will have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Highways-related discipline such as Civil Engineering Chartered Engineer status from a recognized professional institution (e.g., ICE, CIHT) Substantial experience in managing large-scale structural projects A solid understanding of various contract forms to effectively manage project scope and associated design responsibilities At least 20 years of experience in designing and managing UK roads, project management, project delivery, or leadership in a consulting engineering environment