Senior Director, Structural Buildings & Client Delivery

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Wellington seeks an Associate Director Structures to lead the Building Structures Team within the Property and Buildings Sector. You will drive local client engagement, contribute to the business plan, and guide project delivery with a focus on quality, timeliness, and commercial outcomes.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in structural engineering, CPEng status, and over ten years of buildings experience, with proven leadership and the ability to develop client pipelines and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering or related field.
• CPEng status or equivalent.
• Min. 10 years' experience in Buildings engineering.
• 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.

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.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering or related field

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status

Leadership and people management

Client engagement and business development

Job description

WSP Wellington seeks an Associate Director Structures to lead the Building Structures Team within the Property and Buildings Sector. You will drive local client engagement, contribute to the business plan, and guide project delivery with a focus on quality, timeliness, and commercial outcomes.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in structural engineering, CPEng status, and over ten years of buildings experience, with proven leadership and the ability to develop client pipelines and