Associate Director - Transaction Advisory

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking an Associate Director for its Transaction Advisory team, focusing on social infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering with experience in water and energy sectors, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Join a global community dedicated to impactful projects and enjoy competitive benefits and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Medical coverage

Generous leave

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex social infrastructure projects in the last 5 years.
• Ability to communicate in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in consultancy firms or specialized advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and advise clients on commercial and technical assignments.
• Develop and manage client relationships; convert prospects into projects.
• Analyse complex issues and prepare high-quality reports.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's in project finance

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Associate Director - Transaction Advisory

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

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. We embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering opportunities to shape a unique career.

We are recruiting an Associate Director to play a significant role in the success of our Transaction & Commercial Advisory team, with a focus on social infrastructure sectors such as water, power, and energy. Experience working with infrastructure investors, lenders, and financial institutions is essential. Knowledge of residential projects, hospitals, schools, roads, water treatment, desalination, power stations, wind farms, PV, and energy sectors is highly desirable.

The candidate should demonstrate technical, economic, and regulatory understanding in these sectors, with a proven track record in leading transaction and commercial assignments and managing teams.

Your role includes:

• Leading projects and advising clients on integrated commercial, technical, and transaction advisory assignments in social infrastructure, water, energy, and emerging sectors. Responsible for producing business plans and due diligence reports of high quality.
• Developing and managing client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and converting prospects into projects.
• Representing WSP in client meetings, demonstrating strong client management skills.
• Analyzing complex issues and preparing clear, high-quality reports.
• Coordinating project teams and supporting the development of team members.

About the team

Our Advisory team supports clients from project inception through completion, including feasibility, market forecasts, technical assessments, and asset modernization. Our global network includes 74,000 technical specialists, offering services such as transaction advisory, investment consulting, market studies, and feasibility analysis.

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a master's in project finance.
• Successful delivery of complex social infrastructure projects in the last 5 years, with water and energy experience preferred.
• Experience in leading consultancy firms or specialized advisory services.
• Team management and delivery coordination skills under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages like Arabic are a plus.
• Ability to build client relationships and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Proficiency in software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, etc.

Benefits:

WSP values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, medical coverage, generous leave, and professional subscriptions. Join our global community of over 69,000 employees committed to making a positive impact worldwide.

Apply today and be part of our future.