Project Director / Bid Director - Intelligent Infrastructure

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director / Bid Director to play a pivotal role in both winning and delivering major opportunities. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic bid leadership with accountable project delivery. This role sits within the Intelligent Infrastructure business and will contribute to our systems engineering, digital and technology infrastructure and design capability. Our team provides operational technology, roadside infrastructure design, specification and testing assurance and solution guidance to a range of clients.

A little more about your role…

• Lead major bids and framework opportunities, setting winning strategies and overseeing end-to-end bid development
• Act as Project Director on key commissions, accountable for successful delivery across scope, cost, programme and quality
• Shape our client relationships at senior level, supporting long‑term growth with key clients such as National Highways and local authorities
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and delivery excellence

You will operate across the full lifecycle—from opportunity shaping and capture through to mobilisation and delivery—ensuring continuity, commercial rigour, and client confidence.

What will you be responsible for?

• Bid Leadership
  • Define and lead win strategies, value propositions and partnering approaches for Intelligent Infrastructure commissions
  • Direct bid teams, coordinating technical, commercial, and governance inputs
  • Ensure compliance with WSP governance, including risk, commercial and quality reviews
• Project Direction & Delivery
  • Act as Project Director for major projects and programmes, ensuring safe, compliant and profitable delivery
  • Maintain accountability for commercial performance, contract obligations and risk management
  • Lead project governance, reporting and client engagement
  • Ensure delivery teams achieve programme milestones, quality standards and budget targets
• Leadership & Growth
  • Build and lead high‑performing teams across disciplines and locations
  • Mentor and develop senior staff and future leaders
  • Identify and convert pipeline opportunities, supporting business growth
  • Contribute to capability development and continuous improvement initiatives

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proven experience delivering £1m+ digital infrastructure projects or programmes in a Project Director or equivalent role
• Strong track record of leading and winning complex bids (£3m+), including frameworks and large‑scale tenders
• Commercial acumen, including contract management, risk mitigation and financial performance
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with senior clients and stakeholders
• Experience operating within structured governance and assurance environments
• Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance

  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Belonging

  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

• Health & Wellbeing

  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

• Flex your time

  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development

  We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. With us, you can. Apply today. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.