Aviation Associate Director - Growth & Delivery Lead

WSP; As Sudiyah; In loco; OMR 39.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced Associate Director – Aviation to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports the Aviation Director in leading strategic growth, operational excellence, and project delivery across the Kingdom.

The Associate Director will lead business development, manage key client relationships, build sector capability, and ensure quality and compliance, while promoting innovation and knowledge sharing within aviation programmes.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or professional chartership is desirable.
• 15+ years’ experience in the aviation or infrastructure sector.
• Experience operating at senior leadership level (Associate Director / Director).
• Strong Middle East experience, preferably Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Mansioni

• Support the Aviation Director in driving strategic growth and sector positioning in KSA.
• Contribute to sector planning, market analysis, and new aviation opportunities.
• Assist in shaping sector strategy aligned with regional priorities and client needs.
• Support business development activities, including bids and client presentations.
• Provide senior input into proposals, fee strategies, and technical positioning.
• Provide oversight on major aviation projects ensuring delivery quality, safety and compliance.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across aviation programmes.
• Develop sector capability and mentor senior staff for talent development.
• Ensure governance alignment and support assurance reviews and senior decision-making.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Business development

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, or related

Master’s degree desirable

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced Associate Director – Aviation to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports the Aviation Director in leading strategic growth, operational excellence, and project delivery across the Kingdom.

The Associate Director will lead business development, manage key client relationships, build sector capability, and ensure quality and compliance, while promoting innovation and knowledge sharing within aviation programmes.