Associate Director, Socio-Economics & Growth Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Thrive programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing socio-economics portfolio across public and private sector projects. You will steer project delivery, manage client relationships and mentor the team, shaping strategy and ensuring high quality outputs.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern with opportunities to influence major regeneration, infrastructure and investment schemes across the UK. Chartered status is desirable.

Qualifications

• Established socio-economic assessment experience
• Degree qualification in economics, planning or a similar related field
• 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 in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Socio-economics

Client relationships

Education

Degree in economics/planning or related field

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing socio-economics portfolio across public and private sector projects. You will steer project delivery, manage client relationships and mentor the team, shaping strategy and ensuring high quality outputs.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern with opportunities to influence major regeneration, infrastructure and investment schemes across the UK. Chartered status is desirable.