Associate Director/Technical Director - Air Quality

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About the Role

WSP is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Associate Director or Technical Director to join our growing Air Quality team. We are looking for an established technical specialist with a strong reputation in the air quality sector, capable of delivering complex projects, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading air quality practices, working across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning infrastructure, development, transport, energy, industry and government, in the UK, Middle East, Asia and Europe.

The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial awareness, helping to deliver high-quality solutions for clients while contributing to the growth and development of our air quality services.

Your Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the delivery of complex air quality projects and programmes.
• Provide technical direction across air quality assessments, modelling, emissions inventories and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Act as a technical reviewer and trusted advisor on technically challenging commissions.
• Ensure the consistent application of QA/QC procedures and technical governance standards.
• Drive technical innovation and the development of new capabilities, tools and approaches.
• Mentor and develop colleagues across the Air Quality team.

Client and Business Development

• Build strong relationships with internal clients and project teams across WSP to identify collaboration opportunities and secure involvement in major infrastructure and development projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across the public and private sectors.
• Identify opportunities for growth with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead or contribute to major bids, framework submissions and proposals.
• Support strategic account management and business development activities.
• Represent WSP professionally in client meetings, workshops and industry events.

Industry Leadership

• Maintain and develop an external network of clients, collaborators and industry contacts.
• Raising the profile of WSP's air quality capabilities across key sectors and markets, through conference presentations, publications and thought leadership. and using your professional network to generate opportunities and win new business.
• Support the development of WSP's reputation as a leading air quality consultancy.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree (BSc or above) in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more air quality disciplines. You may have a specific sector focus or skillset and are a nationally recognised technical expertise in a specialist area of air quality.
• Experience managing and delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding and practical application of QA/QC procedures.
• Experience managing client relationships and developing opportunities.
• Track record of winning and growing client accounts, preparing successful bids, proposals and tenders.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Chartered status with an appropriate professional institution.

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. 

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