Senior Socio-Economics Lead — Hybrid

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex discounts

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an Associate/Associate Director to lead its socio-economics team on a portfolio of high-profile projects across public and private sectors. You will oversee delivery, client relationships, and strategic advisory work across planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment initiatives.

The role requires established socio-economic assessment experience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a track record in staff development and business growth.

Qualifications

• Established socio-economic assessment experience.
• Degree qualification in economics, planning or a 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 on large, complex, multidisciplinary projects and client relationships.
• Experience in project financial management and in work-winning/business development.
• Experience in staff development and mentoring, with line management.
• Chartered status and professional memberships desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery, providing technical direction and QA across a diverse portfolio.
• Manage and develop the Socio-Economics team including mentoring and resourcing.
• Act as trusted adviser to clients on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment projects.
• Review and sign off technical reports to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Develop new business opportunities, prepare fee proposals and lead bids/tenders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across WSP in Planning, Urban Design, Transport and Sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Skills

Socio-economic assessment

Client relationships

Team leadership

Business development

Strategic advisory

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in economics/planning or related field

Chartered status desirable

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an Associate/Associate Director to lead its socio-economics team on a portfolio of high-profile projects across public and private sectors. You will oversee delivery, client relationships, and strategic advisory work across planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment initiatives.

The role requires established socio-economic assessment experience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a track record in staff development and business growth.