Team Leader – Local Government

The Team Leader – Local Government is responsible for leading the delivery of UK Local Government projects from GCC India, ensuring high‑quality technical outputs, effective resource utilisation, and strong alignment with UK project and operational teams.

The role provides day‑to‑day people leadership, delivery oversight, and operational support, while contributing to continuous improvement, capability development, and professional growth within the Local Government team.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the delivery of a portfolio of UK Local Government projects from GCC India, ensuring compliance with agreed scope, quality, cost, and programme requirements.
• Act as a key delivery interface between GCC India and UK project teams, supporting effective coordination and issue resolution.
• Ensure technical outputs meet WSP standards, UK legislation, local authority requirements, QA, CDM, Sustainability, and H&S obligations.
• Review, guide, and support the preparation and checking of drawings, reports, and technical deliverables across Local Government commissions.
• Support bid delivery, scope definition, and resourcing inputs for Local Government work where required.

Team & People Leadership

• Provide direct line management and day‑to‑day leadership to a team of engineers and technicians across varying experience levels.
• Mentor and coach team members towards technical progression and professional accreditation.
• Support onboarding of new starters, including inductions, system access, and integration into project teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture aligned with WSP values and UK–GCC ways of working.

Resource Management & Utilisation

• Plan and manage team workload, utilisation, and short‑ to medium‑term capacity aligned to Local Government frameworks, commissions, and pipeline.
• Identify utilisation risks early and work with UK stakeholders to mitigate gaps through reallocation, upskilling, or forward planning.
• Support cross‑office and cross‑disciplinary resourcing within GCC India to balance demand and capability.
• Maintain accurate utilisation forecasts, trackers, and operational reporting to support leadership decision‑making.

Operational & Business Support

• Proactively identify operational risks and address issues early to reduce escalations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of governance, reporting rhythms, and Business Management System (BMS) requirements.
• Assist with staff lists, grade plans, capability tracking, professional qualification reporting, and workforce planning inputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and delivery efficiency across the Local Government portfolio.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with UK project managers, Local Government leads, and operations teams.
• Support internal client satisfaction through reliable delivery, transparency, and responsiveness.
• Contribute positively to internal reviews, leadership meetings, and Local Government forums.
• Support visits, inductions, and engagement activities for UK stakeholders visiting GCC India.

Quality, Change & Continuous Improvement

• Promote consistent application of standards, processes, and digital tools across Local Government projects.
• Encourage innovation, lessons learned, and sharing of best practice across teams.
• Support audits, quality reviews, and corrective actions relating to QA, H&S, and governance.

Key Competencies / Skills

Essential

• Strong experience delivering UK Local Government projects within a consultancy environment.
• Proven people leadership and team management capability.
• Good understanding of UK Local Authority standards, governance, and delivery processes.
• Experience in resource planning, utilisation management, and workload forecasting.
• Clear, confident communicator able to work across UK–India delivery teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Global Delivery / GCC model.
• Working towards or Professionally Qualified (EngTech / IEng / CEng).
• Experience supporting bids, operational reporting, or business improvement initiatives.

• Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related discipline.
• Typically 12–18 years’ experience in Local Government infrastructure design and delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a professional services consultancy.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.