WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide with 2 in the UK; London and Manchester. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence.
Our work spans scales and disciplines to build better cities, smarter infrastructure, and more inclusive communities – leading the next chapter in regenerative thinking.
WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners merged with WW+P, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning.
Location: London
Role Purpose
The Operations Director is a key leadership role within WW+P, responsible for strengthening operational excellence, governance, and business performance across the practice. The role ensures commercial integrity, financial sustainability, effective risk management, and alignment with 10N and Egis Group standards.
Working closely with the WW+P Executive, the Operations Director drives operational improvement, supports sustainable profitability, strengthens forecasting and cash performance, and enables informed decision-making. The role connects studio and project leadership with the wider global business, embedding consistent ways of working and building capability across all regions.
Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Director works closely with the Executive Committee, Finance Manager, Studio Leads, Boards, Project Controls, and counterparts across the 10N Collective and Egis Group. The role directly manages the Global Head of Governance & Performance and the Contract Management team, provides functional leadership to Project Controls, and oversees Project Managers across the WW+P portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Performance & Commercial Leadership
2. Operations, Governance & Business Services
3. Systems, Data & Financial Control
4. Leadership & Organisational Capability
5. Strategic Growth & Enterprise Enablement
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Leadership Style
What We Offer
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Egis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
