Associate Director - Structures

WSP in New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Wellington is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Structures to lead the Building Structures Team. Responsibilities include project management, client engagement, and teaching technical development to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years’ experience in Buildings engineering with a focus on seismic projects, and a CPEng status. The firm promotes a strong commitment to health and safety and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Buildings engineering, with extensive seismic experience.
• Extensive senior project management experience with a strong commercial focus.
• Proven experience in developing effective relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Structures Team and drive business strategies.
• Act as Project Manager/Director on assigned projects.
• Manage project delivery to meet objectives on time and budget.

Skills

Leadership in Building Structures Team

Client engagement and relationship management

Project management

Technical development of engineers

Seismic engineering knowledge

Business development

Team management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng)

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director Structures - Wellington

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Have a passion for client engagement, develop and maintain strong client relationships, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
• Assist with the technical development of Structural Engineers based primarily in Auckland though extended to other offices including Regional Business offices when required.
• Act as the Project Manager/Director on projects as assigned, ensuring that all deliverables meet client’s key objectives.
• Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality to achieve the planned profit.
• Manage projects, including the provision of timely and clear reports to clients, preparation of invoices, and appropriate use of accounting, record, and quality management systems.
• Plan and organise Buildings 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 of 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%

Engagement and Workplace Information

We are committed to health and safety as a core value and provide accommodations for candidates participating in the selection process. WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities and can provide accommodations on request. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.