Associate - WSP Architecture
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Key details
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
The role
We are looking for an experienced Associate to join and support the continued growth of our Architecture and Interior Design team at Cardiff, with a particular interest in candidates bringing workplace and/or defence sector experience.
The successful candidate could come from an architectural or interior design background. More important than a particular professional route is a strong track record of leading the design and delivery of projects, managing clients and multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the commercial success and growth of a design business.
Working across WSP, the role will encompass projects of different scales and typologies, with a focus on workplace, defence, and commercial sectors.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the delivery of design projects or work packages of varying scale and complexity, acting as Project/ Design Lead.
- Take responsibility for project budgets, programmes, commercial performance, risk, quality and technical standards.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring design solutions are coordinated, deliverable and meet client requirements.
- Work directly with clients and stakeholders, developing trusted relationships, proactively managing expectations and providing clear professional advice.
- Build internal relationships across WSP to identify opportunities and ensure Architecture and Interior Design is effectively positioned within wider multidisciplinary commissions.
- Mentor and support colleagues, helping develop design, technical and project-delivery capability across the team.
- Manage team members, setting objectives, conducting performance and development reviews and supporting career progression, while also contributing to recruitment and onboarding as the team grows.
- Contribute to business planning and work winning, with particular emphasis on the workplace and defence sectors, supporting regional growth and financial targets.
- Support bidding activity, including technical/ quality responses, fee proposals, resource planning, interviews, and client presentations.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety, statutory and environmental requirements.
- Help build a positive, collaborative team culture, acting as a go-to point for problem solving and achieving team and business goals.
- Champion an inclusive workplace and a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture, leading by example across the team and on projects.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Significant professional experience within architecture and/or interior design.
- A relevant professional qualification, membership or accreditation appropriate to your discipline.
- A proven track record of leading projects and multidisciplinary teams through the concept design, technical development and delivery stages.
- Experience within areas such as workplace and/or defence environments, particularly where this has involved complex client, stakeholder, technical or security requirements.
- Sound design and/or technical capability, with an ability to translate client requirements and design intent into high-quality, coordinated and deliverable solutions.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, regulations and industry best practice appropriate to your discipline.
- Proven commercial awareness, including experience of fee, programme, resource, change, and risk management.
- Client and stakeholder management skills with the expectation to represent WSP in meetings, presentations and technical discussions.
Experience contributing to business development and bids, with the ability to identify opportunities and grow client relationships.
Experience of line managing and developing others, with leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams.
The ability to operate independently while working collaboratively within a wider leadership team.
Have an ability to communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both colleagues and client teams.
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Experience of Revit and collaborative BIM/digital delivery environments would be advantageous.
- A proven commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.