Senior Structural Director: Lead Landmark Building Projects

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior structural engineering leader in Riyadh to spearhead the structural function across major building projects, delivering strategic technical oversight, safe design, and on-time delivery. You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and drive profitable project performance.

With 20+ years in structural engineering and a track record in reinforced concrete and steel, you will shape proposals, lead multidisciplinary teams, and advance digital and sustainable design

Qualifications

• 20+ years of structural engineering experience with leadership of major building projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Experience delivering high-value developments in consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering function across large-scale building projects.
• Provide strategic technical oversight ensuring design quality, safety, and delivery.
• Act as a senior client advisor, building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Grow strategic client accounts and pursue repeat business.
• Support business development, including client engagement and market positioning.
• Lead technical proposals, bids, and client presentations for major pursuits.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive growth in the Buildings sector.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Drive innovation in structural design, digital engineering and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor senior engineers and project leaders to foster collaboration.
• Represent the organization at client meetings and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, QA, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or equivalent accreditation

Tools

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

SAFE

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior structural engineering leader in Riyadh to spearhead the structural function across major building projects, delivering strategic technical oversight, safe design, and on-time delivery. You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and drive profitable project performance.

With 20+ years in structural engineering and a track record in reinforced concrete and steel, you will shape proposals, lead multidisciplinary teams, and advance digital and sustainable design