Associate Director (Liveable Places)

WSP; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead technical aspects of local authority projects. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering degree and chartered status, with experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful public realm and transport schemes across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver projects.
• Proven track record in project management and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead on projects across the UK.
• Support and steer the growth of the Liveable Places team.
• Engage with stakeholders including public sector officials.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Traffic engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Overview

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… We are looking for an Associate Director to act as a technical lead on our projects and bring your ability to us in successfully delivering a wide range of exciting local authority projects in the UK.

Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, highway engineering, inclusive design, traffic engineering, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with Westminster City Council, West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, Leeds City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Richmond Council, Croydon Council, Redbridge Council, West of England Combined Authorities, National Highways and many, many more.

The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country with over 200 staff, currently making up the team with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven ability to successfully deliver projects
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Highway, transport, traffic signals and road safety engineering experience
• Excellent ability to engage with stakeholders including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues.

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.