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Wsp

Associate/ Associate Director (Roads)

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Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Associate/Associate Director (Roads) responsible for providing technical leadership, delivering projects on time and budget, building client relationships, and leading design teams.
21d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Belfast, County Antrim, 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
What you would be doing
client collaboration
team setup
design management
change management
technical review
project leadership
  • Working directly with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
  • Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and putting the right people in the right roles.
  • Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.
  • Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
  • Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables.
  • Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
  • Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes.
  • Work collaboratively with the Roads team and our colleagues in the wider Transport and Infrastructure business to achieve our aims and objectives.
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary projects of varying scale, complexity and value, managing budget and financial performance.
  • Support the Midlands Group Director with leadership and business development.
What you bring
security sc
autocad
highways experience
design leadership
interpersonal skills
chartered
  • Demonstrate ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspiring colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change.
  • Preferably able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
  • Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback.
  • A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
  • A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on highways.
  • Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts
  • Expert client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to lead a single or multiple design disciplines in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).
  • The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant softwares including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
  • Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
  • Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
  • Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • compliance with health & safety and environmental legislation
  • compliance with designers duties under cdm regulations
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.
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