Associate Director: Development, Planning & Urban Design

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Development, Planning & Urban Design (DPUD) practice across the Middle East. You will work with the Director and Technical Directors to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery.

The role blends business development, client leadership, operational management and people leadership, with broadened commercial responsibilities and succession planning to build a resilient regional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead business leadership and practice development for the DPUD across the Middle East.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, resource planning and workload management for the practice.
• Drive operational efficiency, delivery performance, profitability and collaboration.
• Support revenue forecasts, pipeline reviews, recruitment and capability planning.
• Identify emerging markets, client needs and new service opportunities in the region.
• Contribute to succession planning and development of a resilient leadership structure.
• Manage strategic government, semi-government and private sector client relationships.
• Act as Client Account Lead for priority accounts and represent WSP in executive settings.
• Lead major bids, proposals and frameworks; secure integrated commissions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide senior oversight of scope, programme, quality, risk, resourcing and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects comply with WSP quality, governance and Ways of Working.
• Coach and mentor project directors, managers and technical specialists.
• Promote thought leadership, innovation and data-informed decision-making.

Job description

WSP in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Development, Planning & Urban Design (DPUD) practice across the Middle East. You will work with the Director and Technical Directors to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery.

The role blends business development, client leadership, operational management and people leadership, with broadened commercial responsibilities and succession planning to build a resilient regional team.