Overview

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We are looking for an Associate Director to act as a technical lead on our projects and help deliver a wide range of local authority projects in the UK. The Liveable Places team collaborates with local authority and private clients to achieve place-making ambitions, delivering schemes from concept to delivery in areas including public realm, highway engineering, inclusive design, traffic engineering, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian/traffic modelling, active travel, and parking.

The Liveable Places team is based across the country with over 200 staff and is growing. This role offers opportunities to develop through exposure to a wide variety of experiences and to play a pivotal role in the team’s growth.

Typical clients include Westminster City Council, West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, Leeds City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Richmond Council, Croydon Council, Redbridge Council, West of England Combined Authorities, National Highways, and others.

What you will be doing (Responsibilities)

The Associate Director will act as a technical lead on projects and lead and manage project teams and individuals, delivering projects on time and within budget. You will engage with stakeholders including public sector officials, members of the public, and other senior colleagues, and contribute to project management and financial control across a range of live projects.

What we are looking for (Qualifications and Experience)

• A civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven ability to successfully deliver projects
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Highway, transport, traffic signals and road safety engineering experience
• Excellent ability to engage with stakeholders including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with a global team of professionals dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our UK & Ireland presence includes over 9,000 professionals and a broad mix of projects across local communities and international markets.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance: Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, striving for an inclusive culture that values integrity and respect.

Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support, along with other wellbeing benefits.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour policy allows one hour per day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust hours earlier or later. We offer part-time and flexible working, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.

Your development: We invest in growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

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EEO statement: We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can arrange workplace adjustments on request.

Location: Surrey or nearby UK offices; other locations may be considered as part of the role.