Overview
As Discipline Lead for Ports and Geotechnics in Denmark, you guide the growth and performance of a 10-strong team delivering port and marine projects from feasibility to construction support. You drive business development, bid leadership, and client engagement while coordinating across disciplines and geographies. You shape the strategic direction of WSP’s Ports and Geotechnics practice and ensure top-quality project delivery. This role offers leadership, international collaboration, and the chance to advance Denmark’s key infrastructure assets.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working policy
- work-life balance
- Thrive health and wellbeing programme
- Virtual GP service
- Gymflex membership discounts
- flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
- Lead business development and client engagement within Ports and Geotechnics
- Drive bid management and proposal development for projects and framework agreements
- Build and lead the Ports and Geotechnical team, including recruitment and talent development
- Provide technical leadership in planning and design of port and marine projects
- Manage projects with accountability for schedule, budget, resources, and quality
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines and geographies
- Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and client requirements
- Contribute to strategic growth and market positioning of WSP's Ports and Geotechnics business
Key requirements
- Proven track record leading complex bids and developing client relationships
- Experience driving business growth and client acquisition
- Commercially minded with strong industry insight and communication skills
- Fluency in Danish; ability to prepare high-quality proposals in English
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; specialization in Geotechnical, Marine, or Port Engineering preferred
- Extensive experience in consulting engineering focused on marine and port projects
- Proven leadership experience including project and people management
- Ability to maintain structure in complex projects and business environments
- strong communication
- stakeholder management
- collaboration
- Port engineering
- Marine engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
Discipline Lead - Ports and Geotech - Denmark in London employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
