Associate Director - Civil Engineer (Development) in Cardiff

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.

A Little More About Your Role

As an Associate or Associate Director based out of our Cardiff office, you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to 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
• Support our lead for the Region and local Office Place Lead, along with the wider Development team and WSP with leadership & business development
• Work 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

Projects You Will Be Helping Deliver

• Hinkley Point C
• 50 Storey Central Cardiff Tower (Wales tallest building)
• North East Cardiff (Wales second largest residential scheme)
• HS2 Curzon Street Station, Birmingham
• Oxford Science Park
• Greenwich Peninsula
• Aston Villa FC, Birmingham
• Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil Engineering or other relevant qualification with experience in managing development projects
• Have a 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 experience)
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered 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
• 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
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence
• Presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one‑to‑one learning
• Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback
• Able to establish, build, sustain and share professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation

Work‑Life Balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It is 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.

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 – providing peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need and offer a comprehensive menopause support package. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme.

Flex Your Time

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 is why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or chartership.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.