Description
We are seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead a growing portfolio of complex and high-profile projects in socio-economics.
You will work on a wide range of projects, including large-scale strategic new settlements, urban regeneration, culture and tourism, energy and offshore wind, and commercial development.
Key projects include:
- Eden Project Morecambe: a new cultural and visitor offer for Morecambe
- Heathlands Garden Community: leading Socio-Economics and Human Health ES Chapters, Social Value Workstream, and Equality Impact Assessment for a new garden community in Kent
- Plymouth City Centre Living Programme: leading socio-economic, social infrastructure, and social value advice for Plymouth's long-term city centre regeneration strategy
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading project delivery, providing technical direction, and quality assurance
- Managing and developing the Socio-Economics team
- Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on planning, regeneration, infrastructure, and investment projects
- Reviewing and signing off technical reports
- Developing new business opportunities and preparing fee proposals
- Collaborating with colleagues across WSP
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Established socio-economic assessment experience
- Degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as economics, planning, or a similar related field
- Demonstrable expertise in socio-economics, including Socio-Economics and Human Health Environmental Impact Assessment, Economic Impact Assessment, Social Value Advisory, Health Impact Assessment, Equality Impact Assessment, and Social Infrastructure
- Experience of working on large and complex projects and in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of managing client relationships, project financial management, work winning, and business development
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Chartered status and professional memberships desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills