Senior Socio-Economics Lead – Urban Growth & Strategy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Thrive wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing portfolio of socio-economics projects. You will oversee delivery, provide technical direction, and nurture client relationships across public and private sectors.

The role spans planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment opportunities. The position requires established socio-economic assessment experience, a relevant degree, and Chartered status desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, planning or related field.
• Proven socio-economic assessment experience.
• Expertise in ES/HEIA/EIA, SVA, Health Impact, Equality Impact and Social Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio.
• Manage Socio-Economics team including mentoring and resourcing.
• Advise clients on planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment.
• Review and sign off technical reports and bids.

Skills

Socio-econ assessment

Degree in economics/planning

Socio-economics expertise

Large complex projects

Client relationship mgmt

Project financial mgmt

Business development

Staff development

Chartered status desirable

Written and verbal comms

Education

Economics/planning degree

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing portfolio of socio-economics projects. You will oversee delivery, provide technical direction, and nurture client relationships across public and private sectors.

The role spans planning, regeneration, infrastructure and investment opportunities. The position requires established socio-economic assessment experience, a relevant degree, and Chartered status desirable.