Associate Director - Building Structures

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director - Building Structures in Saudi Arabia to lead the structural engineering function on large-scale projects. You will deliver strategic technical oversight, ensure design excellence, and foster key client relationships across major pursuits in a consultancy environment.

The role requires extensive experience in reinforced concrete and steel design, plus a track record delivering high-value developments and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent accreditation highly desirable.
• 20+ years of structural engineering experience including leadership of major building projects.
• Experience delivering high-value, complex developments within consultancy environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large project portfolios.
• Strong expertise in reinforced concrete, steel design, and advanced structural analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE, KSA, and international design standards and codes.
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.
• Experience leading bids, proposals, framework agreements, and major project pursuits.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project profitability and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering function across multiple large-scale and complex building projects.
• Provide strategic technical oversight, ensuring excellence in design, quality, safety, and project delivery.
• Act as a senior client advisor, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and providing trusted technical guidance.
• Manage and grow strategic client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, networking, opportunity identification, and market positioning.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, bids, fee submissions, and client presentations for major pursuits.
• Work closely with leadership teams to develop and implement business growth strategies for the Buildings sector.
• Oversee resource planning, project budgets, commercial performance, and delivery schedules to ensure profitability.
• Drive innovation in structural design, digital engineering, and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and project leaders, promoting a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, industry conferences, and professional forums.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements, quality assurance processes, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain governance over risk management, contractual obligations, and project controls.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Bid management

Project profitability

Mentoring

Structural analysis

Concrete & steel design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Associate Director - Building Structures

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering function across multiple large-scale and complex building projects.
• Provide strategic technical oversight, ensuring excellence in design, quality, safety, and project delivery.
• Act as a senior client advisor, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and providing trusted technical guidance.
• Manage and grow strategic client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat business and long‑term partnerships.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, networking, opportunity identification, and market positioning.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, bids, fee submissions, and client presentations for major pursuits.
• Work closely with leadership teams to develop and implement business growth strategies for the Buildings sector.
• Oversee resource planning, project budgets, commercial performance, and delivery schedules to ensure profitability.
• Drive innovation in structural design, digital engineering, and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and project leaders, promoting a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, industry conferences, and professional forums.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements, quality assurance processes, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain governance over risk management, contractual obligations, and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.
• 20+ years of experience in structural engineering, including leadership of major building projects.
• Proven track record delivering high-value, complex developments within consultancy environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large project portfolios.
• Strong expertise in reinforced concrete, steel design, and advanced structural analysis.
• In‑depth knowledge of UAE, KSA, and international design standards and codes.
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.
• Experience leading bids, proposals, framework agreements, and major project pursuits.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project profitability and business performance.

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