Associate/Associate Director (Roads) - Communities

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Job Description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond...

To find out more about our Communities business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Communities-WSP

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Highways Engineers and Technicians in our Exeter office delivering various local government highway schemes
• Project Managing a portfolio of local government highway projects delivering local improvements to the network
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects.
• Deputy Partnership Manager for one of our key local authority contracts and a key Client key contact including:
  • building and maintaining strong relationships and engaging with key clients, whilst forming trusting relationships with colleagues to ensure effective co-ordination for mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Attending Contract Board meetings
  • Prioritising client satisfaction and monitoring Key Performance Indicators
  • Leading on contract negotiations
  • Being part of the contract Senior Leadership Team and identifying opportunities for growth
• Co-ordinating, developing and supporting project team members in their professional and personal development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Being part of the WSP Communities Management Team in the Exeter office developing the local business.

YOUR TEAM

• We have a strong team which comprises members of staff, ranging from Associate to Apprentice. We work collaboratively with other WSP teams across disciplines and global locations.
• Our team owns projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction. We have a varied workload from major highways improvements through to a diverse range of typical highway and traffic improvements.
• Our primary Clients are Local Authorities within the South West where we have a number of long term professional services contracts.
• We are passionate about supporting Local Authorities to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising active and sustainable travel and supporting the local economy. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career to a Senior Management Level.
• Our office is in Exeter city centre. The South West has a wonderful variety of landscapes and activities to enjoy, and has good transport links to the rest of the country.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil/Structural Engineering or other relevant qualification with experience in managing major construction projects.
• Have a Chartered/Incorporated professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
• Good commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
• Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.
• Demonstrate the desire to constantly 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.
• A broad range of project experience, both within Discipline and multi-disciplinary.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, use own knowledge to support and coach others as required. Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence. Good 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.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.