Associate Director Building Structures

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an Associate Director Building Structures to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading structural engineering functions across large-scale and complex building projects, providing strategic technical oversight, and acting as a senior client advisor. The position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering function across multiple large-scale and complex building projects.
• Provide strategic technical oversight, ensuring excellence in design, quality, safety, and project delivery.
• Act as a senior client advisor, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and providing trusted technical guidance.
• Manage and grow strategic client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, networking, opportunity identification, and market positioning.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, bids, fee submissions, and client presentations for major pursuits.
• Work closely with leadership teams to develop and implement business growth strategies for the Buildings sector.
• Oversee resource planning, project budgets, commercial performance, and delivery schedules to ensure profitability.
• Drive innovation in structural design, digital engineering, and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and project leaders, promoting a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, industry conferences, and professional forums.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements, quality assurance processes, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain governance over risk management, contractual obligations, and project controls.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on large-scale and complex building projects.

Work Environment and Culture

WSP fosters a culture that values new ideas and diverse perspectives. The global team comprises over 69,000 employees working on projects worldwide, aiming to make a positive impact in communities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with professionals in the field.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position in Riyadh.