Associate/Associate Director, Socio-Economics

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing socio-economics portfolio and guide high-profile projects across public and private sectors.

You will manage delivery, provide technical oversight and foster enduring client relationships to drive value. You will work within multidisciplinary teams across planning, urban design, transport and sustainability, shaping strategies that deliver lasting social and economic benefits while supporting growth and

Qualifications

• Established socio-economic assessment experience.
• Degree qualification in economics, planning or a related field.
• Expertise in socio-economics including ES and Health Impact Assessment.
• Experience on large multidisciplinary projects with client management.
• Experience in project financial management and bid activity.
• Chartered status and professional memberships desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery with technical direction and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio.
• Manage and develop the Socio-Economics team, mentoring staff and overseeing resourcing.
• Act as trusted adviser to clients on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment projects.
• Review and sign off technical reports, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Develop new business opportunities, prepare fee proposals and bids.
• Collaborate with Planning, Urban Design, Transport and Sustainability teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Socio-economic leadership

Client relationship management

Project delivery leadership

Team mentoring

Excellent communication skills

Strategic advisory

Business development

Education

Economics / Planning degree

Chartered status desirable

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

At WSP, you will benefit from our global reach, contribute to landmark projects, and collaborate with leading professionals in your field. Our culture values fresh thinking and diverse perspectives, offering a breadth of opportunity and the chance to shape a career that reflects your individual strengths and aspirations.

WSP currently has an opportunity for an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing portfolio of complex and high-profile projects.

We work alongside WSP’s multidisciplinary services, including town planning, masterplanning and urban design, transport, and strategic communications, as well as a growing portfolio of external public and private sector clients.

We have an exciting portfolio of projects which span a number of sectors. You will work on a wide range of complex projects, for both public and private sector clients, such as large scale strategic new settlements; urban regeneration; culture and tourism; energy and offshore wind and commercial development:

• Eden Project Morecambe – a new cultural and visitor offer for Morecambe that will support regeneration and economic diversification in the town centre and coastal area.
• Heathlands Garden Community – we are leading the Socio-Economics and Human Health ES Chapters, Social Value Workstream and Equality Impact Assessment for a new garden community of 5,000 new homes in Kent.
• Plymouth City Centre Living Programme – we are leading socio-economic, social infrastructure and social value advice for Plymouth's long-term city centre regeneration strategy, helping shape a vision for future growth, assessing infrastructure requirements to support new residents and businesses, and identifying opportunities to deliver lasting social value and community benefits through development.

Your new role and whats involved.

We are looking for someone who can lead the socio-economics team, manage project delivery, provide technical oversight, maintain strong client relationships and support the continued growth of the business.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience and expertise in the following areas.

Requirements

• Established socio-economic assessment experience
• Degree qualification in relevant disciplines such as economics, planning or a similar related field
• Demonstrable expertise in socio-economics, including Socio-Economics and Human Health Environmental Impact Assessment, Economic Impact Assessment, Social Value Advisory, Health Impact Assessment, Equality Impact Assessment and Social Infrastructure
• Experience of working on large and complex projects and in a multidisciplinary environmentExperience of managing client relationships
• Experience of project financial management
• Experience of work winning and business development
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Chartered status and professional memberships desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Your day-to-day will include…

• Leading project delivery, providing technical direction and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio
• Managing and developing the Socio-Economics team, including mentoring staff and overseeing resourcing
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing strategic advice on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment projects
• Reviewing and signing off technical reports, ensuring high-quality outputs
• Developing new business opportunities, preparing fee proposals and leading or supporting bids and tenders
• Collaborating with colleagues across WSP, such as those in Planning, Urban Design, Transport and Sustainability
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, developers, public sector organisations and other key stakeholders

Supporting the strategic growth of the Socio-Economics service by identifying opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to business planning and work-winning activities

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

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the

best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?