Associate/Associate Director

2 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates WSP Global Inc. Full time
Associate/Associate Director - Roads & Highways We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Associate/Associate Director - Roads & Highways Design to join our dynamic design team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering comprehensive design projects for major roads and highways developments across Saudi Arabia. This role requires exceptional technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership in coordinating multi-disciplinary design efforts.

Your new role, what's involved?
  • Lead and manage the design of roads and highways projects from concept to detailed design stages, ensuring adherence to international and local design standards.
  • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to design teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and innovative solutions.
  • Review and approve technical documentation, including drawings, reports, and specifications.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and departments to achieve seamless integration of project components.
  • Support business development activities by contributing to proposal writing, project costing, and client presentations.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends, standards, and technologies in road and highway design.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus.
  • 16+ years of experience in roads and highways design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Proven experience working on design projects within the Middle East, ideally in the UAE.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering design software such as Civil 3D, InRoads, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of local UAE regulations, standards, and practices related to road and highway projects.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and team members.
What's in it for you?

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover and paid professional subscriptions. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contributions individuals can bring to WSP. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors.

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