Façade Engineering: Associate Director & Strategic Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead the façade engineering team, directing design and delivery on major projects. You will develop client relationships, win new work, and contribute to growth and reputation through leadership, mentoring, and market engagement.

The role requires a technical leader who can manage multidisciplinary delivery, provide strategic advice, and drive high‑quality outcomes while modelling WSP’s values and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

  • recognised degree in built environment (Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar)
  • Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role
  • Willingness to progress towards Chartered Engineer status
  • Experience with building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of façade engineering projects from concept through construction.
  • Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops and design reviews.
  • Act as Project Director, Project Manager or Discipline Lead on complex projects.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and future leaders within the team.
  • Develop client relationships and provide strategic façade engineering advice.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts.

Skills

Facade engineering
Leadership
Client relationships
Multidisciplinary coordination
Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in built environment

Tools

Strand7
ANSYS
SolidWorks
Mepla
Vitrages
Bisco
Trisco
Builddesk
Flixo

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead the façade engineering team, directing design and delivery on major projects. You will develop client relationships, win new work, and contribute to growth and reputation through leadership, mentoring, and market engagement.

The role requires a technical leader who can manage multidisciplinary delivery, provide strategic advice, and drive high‑quality outcomes while modelling WSP’s values and collaboration across disciplines.

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