Associate Director (Liveable Places)

WSP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to lead technical projects for local authorities across the UK. This role offers the chance to engage with a variety of stakeholders and contribute to impactful place-making initiatives. With a strong emphasis on project management and team leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of community development. Join a vibrant team of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact in urban environments. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth and to work on diverse projects that truly matter.

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Fähigkeit, Projektteams und Einzelpersonen zu leiten.
• Erfahrung in der erfolgreichen Durchführung von Projekten.

Responsibilities

• Technische Leitung bei lokalen Behördenprojekten in Großbritannien.
• Engagement mit Stakeholdern, einschließlich öffentlicher Beamter.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Führungskompetenz

Stakeholder-Engagement

Mentoring und Talententwicklung

Verkehrssignaltechnik

Sicherheitsengineering

Education

Abschluss in Bauingenieurwesen oder gleichwertig

Chartered Membership einer relevanten Berufsorganisation

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…

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…

1. A civil engineering degree or equivalent
2. Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
3. Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
4. Proven ability to successfully deliver projects
5. Proven track record in project management and financial control
6. Passion for mentoring and developing talent
7. Highway, transport, traffic signals and road safety engineering experience
8. 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.