Associate Director

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.

Our growing Structures South team is located in Southampton and Basingstoke, and this role could be based in either of these locations, to suit you.

Our Southampton and Basingstoke offices are multidisciplinary, providing the opportunity to meet with and work directly with other disciplines within WSP. The offices are within walking distance of their respective train stations. The Southampton office is located within the vibrant bar and café scene of Bedford Place and the Basingstoke office is in the high-quality Matrix House, close to the town centre.

You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as an Associate Director with accountability for the project management, technical leadership and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a wide range of challenging projects, including major hospital redevelopments, universities, and international projects with national and local architects.
• Take a key leadership role managing single and multi-disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants.
• Contribute to our ongoing success and help us build towards delivery of a growing order book.
• Play an active role in business development, either by bringing existing client relationships or by developing new ones, helping to identify and secure future project opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already has experience in work-winning or is keen to grow their skills in this area.

Reporting to a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the region and globally. Projects span a wide variety of sectors including airport buildings, commercial & mixed-use, retail, education, and healthcare, as well as award-winning small public projects.

We have a broad and well-developed client base spanning across Private and Public sectors and encompassing regional, national, and international clientele.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects within our growing Structures business.

Experience

• A passion for business development is essential — whether you bring a track record of work-winning and client engagement, or you're eager to step into this space and grow your capabilities. You'll be supported in identifying and securing new opportunities, helping to shape the future of our project pipeline.
• A proven track record of successful design delivery, particularly in concept design and project inception stages, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• The ability to make a difference, proactively manage requirements and risks, and influence others to deliver successfully.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong leadership potential and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE/ AIStructE/ MICE).
• Experience of team management responsibilities including line management and day-to-day operations.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.