Associate Director

Associate Director - Building Structures Join to apply for the Associate Director - Building Structures role at WSP. Job Description At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, shaping a career as unique as you. Our growing Structures South team is located in Southampton and Basingstoke. This role can be based in either of these locations to suit you. The offices are multidisciplinary, within walking distance of their respective train stations, and offer an excellent workplace environment. Responsibilities Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept for a wide range of challenging projects, including major hospital redevelopments, universities, and international projects with national and local architects. Take a key leadership role managing single and multi‑disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, coordinating with architects, engineers, and specialist consultants. Contribute to continued success and help build toward delivery of a growing order book. Play an active role in business development, bringing existing client relationships or developing new ones, identifying and securing future project opportunities. Reporting to a senior team member, you will work on major multi‑disciplinary development projects across the region and globally, spanning airports, commercial & mixed‑use, retail, education, and healthcare. Experience A passion for business development is essential – whether you have a track record of work‑winning and client engagement or are eager to grow in this area. A proven track record of successful design delivery, particularly in concept design and project inception stages, preferably in a multi‑disciplinary environment. The ability to proactively manage requirements and risks, influencing others to deliver successfully. Excellent interpersonal skills with strong leadership potential and effective communication with project teams, stakeholders, and clients. Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE / AIStructE / MICE). Experience in team management responsibilities including line management and day‑to‑day operations. Benefits Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy allows working from home two days a week with collaboration opportunities in our modern UK offices. Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, encouraging authentic selves to work and promoting a culture of inclusion. Health & Wellbeing – we support our people with a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, and comprehensive health benefits. Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities, with options to make up time. Your development – we invest in growth through training, mentoring, and chartership support. About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by a purpose of creating positive, lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Equal 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. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales Industries Professional Services Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP by 2x. Apply Now Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr