Technical Director - Aviation

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WSP is hiring a Technical Director: Aviation to lead the aviation service line from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, combining client focus with project performance and technical excellence. You will grow the aviation practice by delivering leading design and project management, instilling a client-centric ethos, and leveraging local and global resources to win opportunities, manage a strong client pipeline, and drive revenue and profit growth. The role requires at least 10 years in a related discipline and at least 5 years in an aviation management position, with strong delivery, commercial awareness and cross-disciplinary collaboration. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase multi-project leadership, measurable outcomes, and proven business development; highlight stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and alignment with WSP’s values.

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Technical Director – Aviation

We have a fantastic opportunity for a leader in aviation to join our transport sector. In this role you will maintain a client focus while driving project performance and technical excellence for the group. You can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

You will be responsible for growing the aviation service line through providing leading design and project management services to clients.

 

The Role:

• Instil a strong client centric ethos in the service line, leveraging local and global know-how, resources, and technical expertise to be the leading consultancy in aviation
• Provide operational management and leadership of the aviation service line to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients and our stakeholders through maximising commercial, people and project outcomes.
• Actively engage and collaborate with clients to grow and build opportunities.
• Manage and ensure development of client pipeline and prospects across the service line.
• Work collaboratively with others to develop/implement a consistent multi-discipline service offerings across the business/country.
• Actively monitor overall performance of projects within service line to ensure client outcomes are achieved.
• Provide leadership and/or inputs on project teams project director/manager/technical as appropriate), ensuring WSP Project Management procedures followed
• Apply your technical capability to deliver services to clients yourself through projects
• Ensure there is active participation or representation in appropriate industry groups for aviation. 

 

About you:

• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in aviation related management position
• Experience in developing new business by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to increase revenue, and profit, and expand market penetration.
• Strong project delivery experience with sound commercial awareness. 
• Experience contributing to business development and maintaining client relationships.  
• Experience coordinating resources and managing workload across multiple projects. 

 

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.       

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. 

 

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We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.