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About the Role

WSP invites applications for the position of Associate Director - Structures based in Wellington, New Zealand. This role offers the chance to lead local client engagement, support business development efforts, and oversee project delivery within the Building Structures Team of the Property and Buildings Sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Building Structures team and assist the Head of Structures in executing the business plan and strategic objectives of the Property and Buildings Sector.
Focus on cultivating strong client relationships, pursue new business prospects, and sustain engagement with key clients.
Manage and mentor structural engineers across Auckland and other regional offices to foster their professional growth.
Act as Project Manager or Director for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and maintaining project quality, timelines, and budgets.
Administer project finances, including invoicing and reporting, while ensuring adherence to quality and record management systems.
Coordinate engineering tasks and collaborate with other groups to deliver projects on schedule and to budget, while meeting client satisfaction.
Advise on training needs, resource allocation, quality assurance, and deliverable standards within the structures group.

Candidate Profile

Holds a tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering or Project Delivery-related field.
Possesses Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) status or an equivalent accreditation.
Brings at least 10 years of building engineering experience with a strong background in seismic considerations.
Demonstrates extensive senior-level project management experience with a commercial perspective.
Experienced in generating client pipelines and fostering industry relationships.
Proven leadership capabilities in managing teams effectively.

Work Allocation

Technical project delivery: 60%
People management: 20%
Client and business development: 20%

About WSP

WSP is a leading global professional services firm bringing together expert engineers, scientists, and advisors committed to positively shaping communities worldwide. With over 2,000 professionals across 24 offices in New Zealand and a global workforce exceeding 75,000, WSP fosters innovation, collaboration, and a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

The company prioritizes health and safety for its employees, and values compliance with its Health, Safety & Environment policies. The role may require fieldwork under varying environmental conditions, in compliance with safety standards.

WSP is dedicated to employment equity and supports candidates with disabilities through accommodations during the recruitment process.

Associate Director - Structures