Job 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.

A little more about your role...

Our Associate Directors are responsible not only for service development and delivery, but also in contributing to the profit and performance of the service line, providing leadership to our growing team of project and programme managers, and participating in client and business development.

You will be ...

• Managing the successful delivery of health, life science and/or higher education projects and programmes of varying size and complexity.
• Defining, planning, and implementing the delivery structure, phasing, and resources needed to deliver the required outcomes, to realise the business case and return on investment for our clients.
• Leading, managing, and motivating delivery teams and others working on the project to ensure a clear understanding of outcomes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives / solutions to client questions.
• Supporting the smooth running of programme/project governance and decision-making, contributing delivery subject matter expertise and context when required.
• Managing the financial performance of commissions, against budget and revenue targets.
• Involved in multiple client relationships at senior level, acting as a key account holder, ensuring client satisfaction, and securing long-term partnerships.
• Leading in the development and management of a specialist team of consultants. Identifying future business leaders, providing guidance and mentorship to junior consultants, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Growing the business, meeting strategic objectives and targets, and contributing to service line net profitability.
• Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials, including white papers, case studies, and presentations to enhance the firm's reputation in the industry.
• Identifying and proactively pursuing business opportunities and building a pipeline of future work.
• Developing and writing bid proposals and responses to tenders.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Demonstrable experience in complex project/programme environments, preferably in construction consultancy, health, or life sciences.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and chair at executive board level, advising on complex issues and / or recommendations.
• Substantial experience of engaging with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority. Ability to translate technical information into easily understandable concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry (e.g. RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM or MICE).
• Recognised Project/programme Management qualifications and/or chartership, e.g. APM PMQ, Managing Successful Programmes, NEC PM accreditation, MRICs or ChPP.
• Robust financial management skills and commercial acumen
• Line Management responsibility, supporting a wider team in their ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of networking, business development, bid experience/ management and work winning.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.