Job Description
As an Associate based out of our Newcastle office, you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality within time and budget. You will lead design teams and mentor and support junior team members.
Responsibilities
* Technical leadership of a variety of civil engineering design projects both in the UK and overseas.
* Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects, undertaking project reviews to optimise solutions and co‑ordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs.
* Managing resources at project level and managing people within the local team.
* Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
* Leading a culture of technical review and challenge.
* Developing client relationships and helping them achieve sustainable and future‑proof developments.
* Leading and contributing to tenders/bids.
* Supervision and mentoring of junior members of the team.
* Supporting our lead for the Region and local Office Place Lead, along with the wider Development team and WSP with leadership & business development.
* Working collaboratively with the Development team and our colleagues in the wider Planning and Development team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives.
Qualifications
* A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil Engineering or other relevant qualification with experience in managing development projects.
* Chartered/Incorporated professional qualification of a relevant professional body (desirable).
* A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi‑disciplinary projects (drainage, utilities and highway engineering).
* Proven track record in project management and financial control.
* Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record of identifying and delivering new business opportunities.
* Inter‑personal skills with leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
* Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspire colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change.
* Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
* Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence.
* Presentation skills, ability to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one‑to‑one learning.
* Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encouraging open dialogue and feedback.
* Able to establish, build, sustain and share professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy: two days a week from home and modern offices across the UK.
* Work‑life balance support and flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, additional leave and flexible use of bank holiday entitlement.
* Inclusive culture: diverse backgrounds celebrated, employee resource groups, and a commitment to equality and belonging.
* Health & Wellbeing programs: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, menopause support package, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
* Flex time: WSP My Hour, allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up time.
* Professional development: training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities in a supportive environment.
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.
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