Associate Director - Structures

WSP Global Inc.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Wellington is seeking an experienced Associate Director Structures to lead the Building Structures Team. This role involves driving local client engagement, managing projects, and business development within the Property and Buildings Sector. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering, Chartered Professional Engineering status, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in buildings engineering including substantial seismic expertise. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Buildings engineering, with extensive seismic experience.
• Extensive senior project management experience with a strong commercial focus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Building Structures Team.
• Support the Head of Structures in delivering the business plan.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Technical development

Seismic engineering

Education

Tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering or related field

Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) status

Job description

Associate Director Structures - Wellington

We are looking for a people leader who can drive local client engagement, be active in business development, and champion project delivery.

• Provide leadership to the Building Structures Team within the Property and Buildings Sector.
• Support the Head of Structures in the delivery of the business plan and wider strategic goals of the Property and Buildings Sector.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
• Assist with the technical development of Structural Engineers based primarily in Auckland, extending to other offices as required.
• Act as Project Manager/Director on projects as assigned, ensuring all deliverables meet client objectives.
• Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to required quality to achieve planned profit.
• Manage projects, including timely and clear reports to clients, preparation of invoices, and appropriate use of accounting, record, and quality management systems.
• Plan and organise building engineering tasks, coordinate and control activities, including those of other groups to achieve technical quality, budget, programme, and client satisfaction.
• Provide advice to the structures group on training requirements, resourcing, quality assurance and deliverables.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in an area related to Structural Engineering and/or Project Delivery.
• Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) status or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Buildings engineering, including extensive seismic experience.
• Extensive senior project management experience with a strong commercial focus.
• Experience developing client pipelines and prospects across the industry/sector.
• Proven experience developing effective relationships with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.

Anticipated time utilisation

• Project and technical delivery – 60%
• People Management – 20%
• Client and business development – 20%

Applicants must comply with WSP Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy. Health and safety is a core value of WSP.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.