Associate Director MEP

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP Middle East are currently searching for an accomplished and experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director MEP at our distinguished engineering consultancy.

The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in providing leadership to the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design team, contributing to business development activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

We are specifically seeking an individual with a robust background in engineering consultancy, demonstrating substantial experience in MEP design. A minimum of 18 years of relevant experience is required, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the GCC region.

Your new role, what's involved?

• As an Associate Director at WSP, you'll lead mega projects, manage client relationships, and oversee a large MEP team while coordinating with internal disciplines and subconsultants.
• You'll handle financial aspects, including resource allocation and change control, ensure effective communication with clients, and make strategic decisions.
• Your role also involves guiding and motivating your team, contributing to client proposals, and fostering strong business relationships while supporting project reviews and service improvements.
• Ensure technical control of projects, verifying that all designs meet client requirements and are technically sound.
• Oversee project resourcing, review RFPs, provide feedback to Project Directors, and prepare deliverables in line with proposals.
• Supervise the MEP design team, driving innovation and ensuring high-quality solutions.
• Review QA procedures, sign off on design reviews, and provide necessary feedback.
• Analyze technical issues, provide solutions, and manage project commercials and deliverables on a monthly basis.
• Monitor the change management process and ensure alignment with the project RFP.
• Control project finances, including end-of-month reporting, VO management, invoicing, WIP, and debt.
• Follow project management procedures and QA practices as per company standards.
• Report on technical and commercial performance to direct reports, keeping the team updated on key deliverables, deadlines, and progress.
• Provide performance feedback to direct reports and contribute to strategic planning for MEP projects, especially in new investment areas.
• Review and endorse MEP design documents for industry compliance.
• Support client and business development by reviewing project scopes, pricing proposals, and maintaining external relationships.
• Lead small to medium-scale projects independently and establish KPIs to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in building services with a focus on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in MEP design, with a background in multi-disciplinary consulting engineering.
• Proven experience in leading and inspiring large project teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
• Strong business development skills with a proven track record of successful client engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing design team resources and complementary resource centers is advantageous.
• Proficiency in monitoring project budgets, and operational aspects, and handling change management controls (variations) and final accounts to ensure cost control.
• Experience in client discussions regarding change management controls is a plus.
• Essential to have strong project commercial awareness.
  
  

What's in it for you?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.