Head of Roads & Structures

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a highly skilled and visionary professional to join as the Head of Roads & Structures. This leadership role involves managing and driving the performance of specialized design teams, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring the achievement of financial and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the transportation infrastructure sector, a strong technical background, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to lead a key division within a respected consultancy, contributing to transformative transportation projects across the Middle East.

Responsibilities

Team Management:

• Oversee and lead the Roads & Highways and Structures teams, ensuring efficient operations and optimal team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative working environment to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
  
  
  

Financial Leadership:

• Assume full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities for the division.
• Establish and achieve annual growth targets, budgets, and forecast performance metrics.
  
  
  

Strategic Leadership:

• Play a pivotal leadership role in delivering multi-disciplinary projects across the region.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the division's capabilities and market presence.
  
  
  

Client Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure client satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business and new project wins.
  
  
  

Project Oversight:

• Ensure the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to achieve seamless project integration.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation infrastructure sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing design teams and delivering large-scale roads, highways and structures projects.
• Strong financial management skills with experience in P&L oversight and achieving growth objectives.
• Excellent client management capabilities with a track record of fostering long-term client relationships.
• Familiarity with regional standards, codes, and regulatory frameworks in the Middle East.
• Exceptional strategic leadership and decision making abilities.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
  

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