Associate Director - Building Structures

WSP · Edinburgh, West Lothian We are seeking an Associate Director to join our expanding Building Structures team in Edinburgh. As a full-time Associate Director, you will be responsible for project management, technical leadership, and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept for a huge range of challenging UK and international multi-disciplinary design projects. You will take a key technical leadership role on multi-disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants. Key responsibilities include: Project management and technical delivery leadership experience of medium to large schemes Developing innovative and sustainable designs from concept Taking a key technical leadership role on multi-disciplinary design projects Participating and leading in tender bids and business development opportunities Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects Exercising independent judgement and resolving technical issues Mentoring and developing junior members of the team Requirements: A proven track record of successful design delivery, ideally in major projects and other challenging multi-discipline building projects Excellent interpersonal skills, with good leadership potential Significant experience and capability in the commercial and technical management of projects Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline Chartered (MIStructE / MICE) Solid experience in structural engineering design in all materials We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to a world-leading network of industry experts and opportunities for professional development and growth. Our Structures team in Scotland works from our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices with over 30 engineers and technicians. The team is successful due to its diverse workload in key sectors, including healthcare, higher education, and data centre projects. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the UK and internationally.