Advisory Director Earth & Environment📣 Job Ad

About WSP and the Opportunity

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an Advisory Director, Earth & Environment for a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role offers opportunities to leverage WSP's global reach and collaborate with diverse, talented individuals, contributing to the growth of the Earth & Environment business.

Role Purpose and Leadership

As a senior member of the Earth & Environment (E&E) Leadership Team, the Advisory Director will serve as WSP's principal representative for the E&E business within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This position involves leading the strategic positioning, growth, and client engagement agenda for the E&E business across KSA, aiming to shape its future direction while driving sustainable revenue growth, market leadership, and client excellence. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, client ownership, project leadership, quality governance, and executive stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic positioning and growth of WSP's Earth & Environment business across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning local market priorities with regional and global objectives.
• Act as WSP's senior representative for the E&E business in KSA, strengthening relationships with clients, government entities, regulators, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute the KSA Earth & Environment growth strategy, including priority sectors, clients, service offerings, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Identify, pursue, and secure strategic opportunities across key sectors, delivering sustainable revenue growth and market expansion.
• Serve as Client Lead for priority accounts, building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and driving long-term client value.
• Lead major pursuits, proposals, and bid activities, providing strategic direction, commercial leadership, and oversight throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
• Act as Project Director, Sponsor, or Senior Advisor on strategically important projects, ensuring successful delivery and strong client outcomes.
• Provide leadership and oversight across project performance, commercial management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Champion quality, technical excellence, and governance across all Earth & Environment services delivered within KSA, ensuring compliance with WSP standards and best practices.
• Drive collaboration across Advisory Services, E&E, and the wider WSP business to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions for clients.
• Contribute as a member of the Earth & Environment Leadership Team, supporting business planning, operational performance, capability development, and strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and develop future leaders, fostering a high-performance culture focused on growth, client success, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience within consulting, advisory, engineering, or professional services environments.
• Significant experience operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and developing strategic client relationships.
• Proven track record of delivering business growth, winning strategic pursuits, and leading key client accounts.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects and teams.

Required Expertise

• Strong understanding of environmental, sustainability, climate change, ESG, permitting, due diligence, health & safety, or related Earth & Environment services.
• Professional accreditation or relevant industry memberships would be advantageous.

Career Development

This role provides opportunities to expand horizons through global reach and collaboration with diverse, talented individuals, while contributing to the development of future leaders within the organization.