Associate Director - Building Enclosures

WSP in the Middle East is currently hiring an Associate Director - Building Enclosures to join our team in Dubai, UAE. In this senior leadership role, you will drive the strategic growth, technical excellence, and innovation of our façade discipline across the region. You will lead early-stage design direction, guide complex iconic projects, and deliver solutions that balance performance, constructability, sustainability, and architectural ambition. As a recognised façade engineering authority, you will champion bold and buildable façade concepts from inception, ensure rigorous technical governance, and elevate multidisciplinary collaboration. You will oversee the delivery of high‑quality consulting services, inspire a high‑performing team, and strengthen client confidence through expert guidance and exceptional service. Your leadership will directly support regional business growth—advancing WSP’s technical reputation, contributing to major project wins, and ensuring strong P&L performance across the façade portfolio.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng, PE, or equivalent) preferred. 15-20 years of façade engineering experience, with significant Middle East experience delivering major projects. Demonstrated experience delivering high-rise towers, complex geometry façades, and large-scale developments. Strong understanding of façade systems, building physics, sustainability, fire safety, and advanced materials technologies.   Core Leadership Capabilities Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement, and client-facing experience. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and early‑stage design excellence. Strong commercial acumen and experience with P&L or division-level budget ownership.   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.  With us, you can.  Apply today.

Lead the façade discipline across the region, directing early-stage design and guiding complex iconic projects. Develop bold, buildable façade concepts from inception while ensuring rigorous technical governance and multidisciplinary collaboration. Oversee delivery of high‑quality consulting services, inspire a high‑performing team, and strengthen client confidence through expert guidance and exceptional service. Support regional business growth, advance technical reputation, contribute to major project wins, and ensure strong P&L performance across the façade portfolio.