Offshore Geotechnical Team Leader at WSP

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Offshore Geotechnical Engineering, Commercial Acumen, Proposal Development, Strategic Planning, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Management, Tender Submissions, Project Delivery

Industry

Professional Services

Description

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. WSP's Earth & Environment business delivers industry-leading offshore geotechnical solutions across the energy sector, supporting some of the world's most complex offshore developments. As we continue to expand our offshore engineering capability, we are seeking an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Team Manager to lead our people, grow our client relationships, and drive the strategic growth of our offshore geotechnical business. This is a leadership role focused on building and developing a high-performing team, strengthening our presence in the Oil & Gas market, and ensuring exceptional delivery of projects for our clients. You will work closely with regional and global leaders to identify opportunities, develop strategy and support the continued growth of WSP's offshore geotechnical offering. As an Offshore Geotechnical Team Manager you’ll: * Lead, inspire and develop a team of offshore geotechnical engineers, supporting career development, technical growth and succession planning. * Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance team culture aligned with WSP values. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients across the Oil & Gas sector. * Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities, supporting the achievement of business growth objectives. * Develop strategic account plans and work collaboratively across sectors and disciplines to expand WSP’s market presence. * Lead the preparation of proposals, tenders and client presentations for major offshore projects. * Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and insight on offshore geotechnical challenges and opportunities. * Work closely with technical leaders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality project outcomes. * Drive operational performance, including resource planning, utilisation, recruitment and workforce capability development. * Manage project and business performance, including forecasting, budgeting and financial targets. * Support the growth and integration of multidisciplinary project teams across geotechnical, geophysics, subsea, marine and energy disciplines. * Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and ethical behaviour. * Participate in company development initiatives and contribute to the strategic direction of WSP’s offshore engineering business. What you’ll bring: * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline. * Extensive experience within consulting, engineering or energy sectors, with strong exposure to offshore projects and clients. * Proven leadership experience managing and developing technical teams. * Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development. * Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts and business performance metrics. * Experience leading proposal development, tender submissions and strategic pursuits. * A strong network of client relationships within the offshore Oil & Gas and energy sectors. * Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills. * The ability to balance technical excellence, commercial outcomes and people leadership. * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. * A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others. * Strategic, future-focused thinking with a commitment to innovation and growth. Why WSP? Imagine a better future for you, and for us all. Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team united by a shared passion for making a positive impact. * Lead and grow a nationally significant offshore geotechnical team. * Influence the strategic direction of a rapidly growing offshore business. * Work alongside globally recognised technical experts and business leaders. * Play a key role in delivering major offshore energy projects across Australia and internationally. * Access exceptional career development opportunities, global mobility pathways and leadership programmes. * Thrive in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, innovation and technical excellence. * Enjoy flexible working arrangements alongside industry-leading health and wellbeing initiatives. Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits [https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits] page. With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of offshore geotechnical engineers while driving strategic business growth within the Oil & Gas sector. Manage client relationships, secure new business opportunities, and ensure the successful delivery of complex offshore projects.