Associate Director – Bridges & Tunnels (Design)

Job Description

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. WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design development of bridges, tunnels, and related transportation structures across all design phases.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction on major infrastructure projects, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-quality design output that meets client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Review and approve design calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local and international design codes, including MOT, AASHTO, BS, and Eurocodes.
• Support business development activities including preparation of technical proposals, bid submissions, and participation in client presentations.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards, providing regular progress reports to senior leadership.
• Provide expert advice and resolution on complex technical issues during design and construction stages.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior management capacity.
• Proven track record of delivering bridge and tunnel design projects, preferably within large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Strong working experience in Saudi Arabia with familiarity in local authority requirements and permitting processes.
• Membership of a recognized professional institution (e.g., MICE, PE, PMP) is preferred.
• Proficiency in design tools such as MIDAS, LUSAS, SOFiSTiK, AutoCAD, and BIM platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and schedules.
  
  
  

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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.