Associate Director, Property Consultancy (Lexica. Member of WSP)
Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Lead property consultancy, advising NHS and public sector on estate strategy.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
Description
asset management
agency services
strategic advice
client management
business development
team support
Support a multi-disciplinary offering to clients working alongside Lexica’s in-house cost consultants, healthcare consultants, project and programme managers, town planners, sustainability consultants and digital advisors.
Provide strategic advice to clients across a wide and varied property portfolio, aligning to their ambition and vision, and ensuring a long-term, adaptable and sustainable estate.
Support the development and growth of the Lexica property consultancy service.
Encourage collaboration with other service lines.
Support development and options appraisals and associated cashflows to determine the optimum use for the client’s estate, including broader development advice.
Deliver Agency Services for property disposals, acquisitions, and lettings.
Deliver work within commercial expectations.
Advise and support clients on asset management of complex and varied property portfolios, to enhance estate value, usage and performance, maximising long-term revenue.
Provide consultancy advice on leases and manage and advise on the ownership/legal title occupation. Where necessary, manage clients’ legal relationships in estate matters including direct representation, relationships with contracted lawyers, and acting as a major point of contact on estate matters including presenting business cases to support investment and redevelopment options.
Prepare communications within Lexica and with the client – verbal, written and in presentations.
You will manage a range of new and existing clients and contracts and take responsibility for generating new business and for delivering business income targets.
Ensure all work within the discipline or team is being checked.
Support clients on broader property and estate issues within their community, including attending relevant meetings to represent the client’s views on local development issues and initiatives, including liaising with the local authority and regeneration partnership officers.
Assist with the management of the team and provide support and guidance to team members with less experience.
Requirements
rics qualification
degree
property experience
negotiation
team management
communication
Self-management, working within scope.
Communicate confidently to varied audiences.
Awareness of implications for “big picture” – cost and client relations.
Relevant sector related work experience ideally with a property consultancy company.
Understands Lexica’s values and apply to own work.
Good property market and wider economic and business knowledge.
Educated to degree level, or similar and a relevant RICS qualification.
Negotiation and networking skills.
Experience in managing a focused collaborative team.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018