Discipline Lead Ports and Geotech

📍 Copenhagen | 🏡 On Site | ⏱️ Full Time

We are looking for an ambitious Discipline Lead to our Ports and Geo Team to join our office in Copenhagen in Denmark. At WSP Denmark, we work on exciting and complex port and marine projects. As part of our growth ambitions, we are looking to strengthen our Ports and Geotechnical business with a dedicated leader.

We are seeking an experienced Ports engineer with a strong background in the design and delivery of port and marine projects to strengthen our team. You will play a central leadership role in business development, project delivery, project management, and client acquisition within a dynamic consulting environment.

Your Team

You will lead WSP Denmark's Ports and Geotechnics team, currently comprising approximately10 highly skilled engineers and specialists working across port infrastructure, marine engineering, coastal and geotechnical disciplines. The team delivers projects ranging from feasibility studies and concept development to detailed design and construction support for some of Denmark's most important infrastructure assets. Based on the original team setup within the Transport & Infrastructure division.

AsHead of Ports and Geo, you will have overall responsibility for the team's performance, development, and growth. A key objective of the role is to expand the team's capabilities and market presence in line with WSP's strategic ambitions, creating leading Ports and Geotechnics practices.

Working closely with colleagues across Transport & Infrastructure, Environment, Water, Energy, and WSP's global Ports, Marine and Geotechnical networks, you will ensure that our clients have access to the best expertise from across the business while providing attractive career opportunities for our people.

Your Responsibilities

At WSP, we are committed to providing opportunities that support both your professional and personal development. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who support and challenge one another.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading business development and client engagement activities within Ports and Geotechnics

• Driving bid management and proposal development for new projects and framework agreements

• Building and leading the Ports and Geotechnical team, including recruitment and talent development

• Providing technical leadership in the planning and design of port and marine projects

• Managing projects with responsibility for schedule, budget, resources, and quality

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines and geographies

• Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements

• Contributing to the strategic growth and market positioning of WSP's Ports and Geotechnics business

Your Skills and Qualifications

Your background may vary, but it is essential that you have a proven track record of leading complex bids, developing client relationships, and driving business growth. You are curious, commercially minded, possess strong industry insight, excellent communication skills, and have a passion for strategic development. You should also expect that part of our business development and proposal work will be carried out in English.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Port Engineering

• Extensive experience within consulting engineering, focused on marine and port projects

• Proven leadership experience, including project and people management

• Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, and proposal management

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

• Ability to maintain structure and oversight in complex projects and business environments

What's in It for You

We are committed to supporting individual needs and recognize the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths.

While we are passionate about our work, we also recognize that life extends beyond the workplace. We offer flexibility regarding remote working and working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.

We prioritize a positive and inclusive working environment and offer a variety of employee benefits, including social clubs, employee events, a high-quality canteen, pension scheme, health insurance, and more.

It matters to us that you enjoy coming to work. We foster a friendly and inclusive culture built on mutual respect, diversity, and equal opportunities.

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