Location
London, Chancery Lane office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director / Technical Director to help shape and grow our acoustics presence in London, with opportunities to support the growth of the team and their own career from our Chancery Lane office.

Candidates will be expected to deliver complex buildings acoustics projects from concept through to completion. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring high-quality outputs and continuous professional development within the team. You will develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and contributing to business development and winning new work. Additionally, you will oversee project management activities, including resource planning, financial performance, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Our acoustics team is one of the largest and most well-respected in the UK and globally. We pride ourselves on integrated support by working alongside in-house environmental and sustainability specialists and regularly collaborating with structural, rail and mechanical engineers to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions. The team is welcoming, friendly and supportive, fostering a true family-feel that supports your technical progression and personal and professional development.

We are proud of our wide-ranging knowledge and expertise covering environmental acoustics, architectural acoustics and complex vibration assessments. Our team regularly receives industry awards and our leading experts present at conferences and produce cutting-edge research papers and guidance documents. Recent accolades include the 2020 ANC Award for Vibration Control and Prediction, high commendation in the 2022 ANC Awards for Environmental Noise: Non Infrastructure, and the 2023 ANC Award for Environmental Noise: Non Infrastructure.

Being part of WSP means working on landmark projects around the world and embracing opportunities to make a significant impact in the communities you care about. We offer acoustics-led training, mentoring and professional support for those aiming to achieve chartership.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in, and a thorough understanding of, buildings acoustics. Proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept to completion. Experience in technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships. Strong project management skills including resource planning, financial oversight and compliance with standards and regulations.

About you
An enthusiastic, energetic outlook with a willingness to learn. A social and team-spirited attitude. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively. Commercial acumen and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA) is required.