Advisory Director - Earth & Environment
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About the Role
WSP seeks an Advisory Director for Earth & Environment in KSA to lead strategic growth, client engagement, and project delivery. Candidates need 20+ years of experience in consulting or engineering, with a strong track record in business development and client relationships in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic positioning and growth of WSP's Earth & Environment business across KSA
- Act as WSP's senior representative for the E&E business in KSA, strengthening relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Develop and execute the KSA Earth & Environment growth strategy
- Identify, pursue, and secure strategic opportunities across key sectors
- Serve as Client Lead for priority accounts
- Lead major pursuits, proposals, and bid activities
- Act as Project Director, Sponsor, or Senior Advisor on strategically important projects
- Provide leadership and oversight across project performance, commercial management, risk management
- Champion quality, technical excellence, and governance across all E&E services
- Drive collaboration across Advisory Services, E&E, and wider WSP business
- Contribute as a member of the Earth & Environment Leadership Team
- Mentor and develop future leaders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or related discipline
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience within consulting, advisory, engineering, or professional services
- Significant experience operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and developing strategic client relationships
- Proven track record of delivering business growth, winning strategic pursuits, and leading key client accounts
- Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects and teams
- Strong understanding of environmental, sustainability, climate change, ESG, permitting, due diligence, health & safety, or related Earth & Environment services
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Job Description
- At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you.
- As an Advisory Director – Earth & Environment (KSA), you will be a senior member of the Earth & Environment (E&E) Leadership Team and WSP's principal representative for the E&E business within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- You will lead the strategic positioning, growth, and client engagement agenda for the E&E business across KSA, helping shape the future direction of the business while driving sustainable revenue growth, market leadership, and client excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic positioning and growth of WSP's Earth & Environment business across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning local market priorities with regional and global business objectives.
- Act as WSP's senior representative for the E&E business in KSA, strengthening relationships with clients, government entities, regulators, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners.
- Develop and execute the KSA Earth & Environment growth strategy, including priority sectors, clients, service offerings, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Identify, pursue, and secure strategic opportunities across key sectors, delivering sustainable revenue growth and market expansion.
- Serve as Client Lead for priority accounts, building trusted relationships with senior decision makers and driving long term client value.
- Lead major pursuits, proposals, and bid activities, providing strategic direction, commercial leadership, and oversight throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
- Act as Project Director, Sponsor, or Senior Advisor on strategically important projects, ensuring successful delivery and strong client outcomes.
- Provide leadership and oversight across project performance, commercial management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Champion quality, technical excellence, and governance across all Earth & Environment services delivered within KSA, ensuring compliance with WSP standards and best practices.
- Drive collaboration across Advisory Services, E&E, and the wider WSP business to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions for clients.
- Contribute as a member of the Earth & Environment Leadership Team, supporting business planning, operational performance, capability development, and strategic decision making.
- Mentor and develop future leaders, fostering a high performance culture focused on growth, client success, accountability, and excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience within consulting, advisory, engineering, or professional services environments.
- Significant experience operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and developing strategic client relationships.
- Proven track record of delivering business growth, winning strategic pursuits, and leading key client accounts.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects and teams.
- Strong understanding of environmental, sustainability, climate change, ESG, permitting, due diligence, health & safety, or related Earth & Environment services.
- Professional accreditation or relevant industry memberships would be advantageous.
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