WSP in the U.S. · 21 hours ago
Associate Director
Antrim County, MI
Part-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffWSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an Associate Director to join their Land team. This role involves leading business development efforts across various sectors, managing project delivery, and engaging with clients to ensure successful outcomes in land referencing and infrastructure development.
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Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of WSP Land business development in Ireland across the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors to secure new projects, extensions to projects and new clients
Work closely with our other WSP Disciplines in Ireland, including Engineering, Engagement, Environmental and Planning teams, to exploit opportunities at multidisciplinary and strategic level and grow our business
Raise profile of WSP Land in Ireland across public, target business sectors and academia
Be a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally). Actively engage with client capture teams and Key Client Managers (KCMs)
Lead the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities
Manage Resource Strategy including staff retention, planning for succession and recruitment to ensure that the Ireland team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the business
Lead at Project Director level, successful delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the highest standards
Undertake project reviews to support risk and opportunity management as appropriate. Routinely review task/project delivery to ensure alignment with client needs and objectives. Seek client feedback, proactively share it, and ensure feedback is acted on
Provide Technical Direction on Land projects within Ireland and UK, including the relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights including Vesting Order, CPO, Motorway Order, Wayleaves etc
Contribute to positive team & project outcomes. Engender collective purpose to achieve project/team goals. Excellent team working with other members of senior leadership in WSP Land
Promote our WSP culture of health, safety & wellbeing (HS&W)
Promote our adherence to Quality Assurance and development of our processes
Promote our adherence to Data Protection and development of our processes
UK/Ireland-wide Champion of a core pillar eg sector strategy, people development
Ireland and UK travel
Qualification
Required
Experience managing/directing the delivery of Land services including land referencing, Orders production, acquisition of consents, consultation and landowner engagement on infrastructure development schemes
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations and through all stages of scheme development
Experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle
Experience of Public Inquiries/Oral Hearings and managing Objections
Experience of developing business and services with existing clients
Experience of securing and developing business with new clients
Knowledge of target business market in Ireland
Experience in Bid writing and approvals process
Experience of resource strategy and development
Knowledge of rural environment, property, communities and agricultural working practices
Strong landowner and public engagement skills
Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills
Excellent team working skills at all levels
Ability to develop strong relationships with senior Clients and Management colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality outputs
Good business and IT skills
Excellent adherence to quality assurance, data protection, Health and Safety
A degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or similar
A full drivers' licence is essential
Preferred
Chartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous
Benefits
Work-life balance
Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week
Inclusivity & Belonging
Health & Wellbeing
Thrive programme
Virtual GP service
Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships
Comprehensive menopause support package
WSP My Hour
Part-time and flexible working arrangements
Option to purchase additional leave
Ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you
Development and training
Company
WSP in the U.S.
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.
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10001+ employees
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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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