Associate - Structures Design (Jeddah)

Role Overview

Associate - Structures Design at WSP Middle East in Jeddah. This is a key position responsible for coordinating the local structural design office, managing the delivery of major building projects, strengthening client relationships, and driving business growth across the Kingdom.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will combine exceptional technical expertise with strong commercial awareness, business development capability, and the ability to confidently represent the business with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Business Development

• Act as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and bid submissions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and secure new project opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial discussions, fee proposals, scope definition, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the business in client meetings, workshops, and industry events.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead the structural delivery of complex building projects, ensuring quality, technical excellence, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide practical technical guidance to project teams and support the resolution of engineering and project delivery challenges.
• Review and oversee structural calculations, reports, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Operations & Team Management

• Coordinate structural engineering resources within the Jeddah office to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Mentor and support engineers within the team, encouraging technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Promote innovation, digital delivery, and best practice across structural engineering and BIM workflows.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 18+ years of experience in structural engineering, including the delivery of major building projects.
• Strong experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated involvement in business development, proposal preparation, and winning new work.
• Proven ability to manage project delivery while balancing technical, commercial, and client expectations.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi, regional, and international design codes and standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, and complex building structures.
• Proficiency in structural analysis, design software, and BIM platforms.
• Experience resolving technical and design-related challenges on multidisciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support the growth of the business.