Associate Director, Socio-Economics & Growth Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Thrive wellbeing program

Disability confident employer

Descripción de la vacante

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing socio-economics portfolio across major public and private sector projects. You will oversee delivery, provide expert guidance on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment initiatives, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

You will build strong client relationships, review technical reports, and develop new business opportunities while collaborating with planning, urban design, transport and

Formación

• 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 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Socio-Economics

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Report writing

Educación

Economics degree

Planning degree

Descripción del empleo

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing socio-economics portfolio across major public and private sector projects. You will oversee delivery, provide expert guidance on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment initiatives, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

You will build strong client relationships, review technical reports, and develop new business opportunities while collaborating with planning, urban design, transport and