Head of Water & Energy Advisory at Wsp in Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

advisory strategy

project delivery

bid management

client relations

team development

p&l ownership

Lead a service line which is part of a wider discipline of 160+ professionals’ across the Middle East.
Lead and manage a Water and Energy Advisory team, with a strong focus on people engagement.
Provide coordination with other service lines and disciplines, to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and project delivery skills.
Play a leading role in the implementation of the WSP in the Middle East Strategy where Water & Energy are strategic growth areas
Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and actively seek and act upon client feedback to enhance the services we provide and differentiate WSP from the competition in the sectors we operate.
Support strategic business unit level bids and lead tactical bids.
Lead framework and project delivery - time, cost and quality.
Develop and implement a Water and Energy Advisory strategy that will deliver business growth in line with agreed target levels and align our business to the existing, emerging and developing market opportunities within the water sector.
Ensure the team have the right competencies for their roles through the development and delivery of a training and development plan.
Own the Water and Energy Advisory Service Line P&L and deliver to all key targets.

Requirements

leadership

international

client management

teamwork

water energy

p&l management

A reputation as a leader in your field, with experience of leading internationally in the provision of professional services.
An ability to cross sell WSPs broader services and enhance our client interaction.
Proven key client management skills – able to develop/maintain senior client relationships ensuring repeat business and continually improved client satisfaction.
Exhibit and demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values through effective team working with open communication.
Leadership experience in the Water & Energy sectors in professional services.
P&L management experience, with a detailed understanding of the mechanics of and levers to manage net revenue, operating margin, EBITDA and working capital.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

Articles

Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

Sustainability at WSP

WSP LinkedIn

Role

Description

advisory strategy

project delivery

bid management

client relations

team development

p&l ownership

Lead a service line which is part of a wider discipline of 160+ professionals’ across the Middle East.
Lead and manage a Water and Energy Advisory team, with a strong focus on people engagement.
Provide coordination with other service lines and disciplines, to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and project delivery skills.
Play a leading role in the implementation of the WSP in the Middle East Strategy where Water & Energy are strategic growth areas
Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and actively seek and act upon client feedback to enhance the services we provide and differentiate WSP from the competition in the sectors we operate.
Support strategic business unit level bids and lead tactical bids.
Lead framework and project delivery - time, cost and quality.
Develop and implement a Water and Energy Advisory strategy that will deliver business growth in line with agreed target levels and align our business to the existing, emerging and developing market opportunities within the water sector.
Ensure the team have the right competencies for their roles through the development and delivery of a training and development plan.
Own the Water and Energy Advisory Service Line P&L and deliver to all key targets.

Requirements

leadership

international

client management

teamwork

water energy

p&l management

A reputation as a leader in your field, with experience of leading internationally in the provision of professional services.
An ability to cross sell WSPs broader services and enhance our client interaction.
Proven key client management skills – able to develop/maintain senior client relationships ensuring repeat business and continually improved client satisfaction.
Exhibit and demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values through effective team working with open communication.
Leadership experience in the Water & Energy sectors in professional services.
P&L management experience, with a detailed understanding of the mechanics of and levers to manage net revenue, operating margin, EBITDA and working capital.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found