Associate - Structures Design (Jeddah)

WSP; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

WSP in Jeddah is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Associate - Structural Engineering to grow our structural team and lead major building projects across the Kingdom. The role requires coordinating the local design office, managing client relationships, and delivering projects with technical excellence.

You will combine expert technical knowledge with strong business development and leadership capabilities, mentoring engineers, and representing the firm in client meetings, workshops

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 18+ years of experience delivering major building projects.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management.
• Experience with business development and winning new work.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and BIM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural delivery of complex building projects.
• Coordinate resources within Jeddah office.
• Develop client relationships and support business growth.
• Review calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Promote BIM and digital delivery best practices.
• Mentor engineers and represent the business with clients.

Skills

Structural engineering

Client management

Business development

Project leadership

BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

STAAD Pro

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.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director / Associate - Structural Engineering to grow our Structural Engineering team in Jeddah. This is a key position responsible for coordinating the local structural design office, managing the delivery of major building projects, strengthening client relationships, and driving business growth across the Kingdom.

The successful candidate will combine exceptional technical expertise with strong commercial awareness, business development capability, and the ability to confidently represent the business with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and bid submissions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and secure new project opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial discussions, fee proposals, scope definition, and contract negotiations.
• Lead the structural delivery of complex building projects, ensuring quality, technical excellence, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide practical technical guidance to project teams and support the resolution of engineering and project delivery challenges.
• Review and oversee structural calculations, reports, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate structural engineering resources within the Jeddah office to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Promote innovation, digital delivery, and best practice across structural engineering and BIM workflows.
• Mentor and support engineers within the team, encouraging technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the business in client meetings, workshops, and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 18+ years of experience in structural engineering, including the delivery of major building projects.
• Strong experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated involvement in business development, proposal preparation, and winning new work.
• Proven ability to manage project delivery while balancing technical, commercial, and client expectations.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, and complex building structures.
• Experience resolving technical and design-related challenges on multidisciplinary projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi, regional, and international design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis, design software, and BIM platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support the growth of the business.

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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.