Discipline Lead - Ports and Geotech - Denmark

Overview

As Discipline Lead for Ports and Geotechnics in Denmark, you steer the growth and delivery of our ports and marine projects. You will lead a skilled team, shape business development, and secure client engagements while ensuring high-quality project delivery. You collaborate across disciplines to offer integrated expertise and strengthen WSP's market presence. This role combines leadership, technical excellence, and strategic growth in a dynamic consulting environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working
• Thrive health and wellbeing program
• Flexible benefits including gym discounts
• My Hour for personal activities
• Inclusive culture and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and client engagement within Ports and Geotechnics
• Drive bid management and proposal development for new 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 responsibility for schedule, budget, resources, and quality
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines and geographies
• Ensure compliance with applicable 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, developing client relationships, and driving business growth
• Curious, commercially minded with strong industry insight and excellent communication
• Fluent in Danish; able to prepare high-quality proposals and technical documentation
• Some work in English for BD and proposals
• Degree in Civil Engineering with related specialization; extensive consulting experience in marine/port projects
• Proven leadership including project and people management
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain structure in complex projects and business environments

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Port Engineering

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