Water & Infrastructure Director — Growth Leader

WSP in Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Asia in Hong Kong seeks a senior leader to head the Water team, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and external representation with major government bodies and industry stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical leadership in water infrastructure, a proven track record in business development, and the ability to manage financial performance and delivery quality across multiple projects. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within a Civil/Structural engineering or consultancy environment.
• Proven WSP track record in delivering Future Ready projects, with specific examples of change management.
• High-potential candidates with a strong track record of progression, client leadership, and business impact will be considered.
• Strong technical background in Water infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in business development, client management, and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior-level clients and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of delivering sound financial results.
• Willing to travel as required to support client, project, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of business strategies and growth plans for the Water team.
• Provide leadership and direction to teams delivering Water projects.
• Be accountable for the financial performance of the business, including revenue growth, margins, and delivery quality.
• Identify and capitalise on market opportunities to expand WSP’s presence and influence in the infrastructure sector.
• Act as a senior representative of WSP in client meetings, project steering groups, statutory engagements, and industry forums.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key clients, government bodies, and strategic partners.
• Lead or support major bids, proposals, and negotiations, ensuring strong commercial positioning and risk management.
• Enhance WSP’s reputation as a trusted leader in Water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Water team, ensuring alignment with governance and policies.
• Be accountable for the delivery of projects, including quality, safety, programme, resources, and commercial performance.
• Ensure effective risk management across proposals, projects, and resourcing decisions.
• Drive consistent application of operational excellence, technical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to build and sustain a high‑performing Water team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers and emerging leaders within the team.
• Ensure compliance with people management policies, legal, and statutory obligations.
• Drive engagement, retention, and talent attraction, ensuring the team is well‑resourced and future‑ready.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations, providing timely feedback and fair performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Water infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Civil/Structural/Water Engineering

Job description

WSP Asia in Hong Kong seeks a senior leader to head the Water team, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and external representation with major government bodies and industry stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical leadership in water infrastructure, a proven track record in business development, and the ability to manage financial performance and delivery quality across multiple projects. Travel as needed.