Aviation Associate Director

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Sector Support

• Support the Aviation Director in driving the strategic growth and positioning of the aviation sector in KSA.
• Contribute to sector planning, market analysis, and identification of new aviation opportunities.
• Assist in shaping sector strategy in line with regional priorities, client needs, and WSP objectives.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Support and contribute to business development activities, including pursuits, bids, and client presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key aviation clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Provide senior input into proposals, fee strategies, and technical positioning.

Project Oversight & Delivery Excellence

• Provide oversight and strategic input on select major aviation projects, ensuring delivery excellence.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, compliance, and contractual requirements.
• Support project teams in managing risks, resolving issues, and achieving programme objectives.

Technical Excellence & Capability Development

• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across aviation programmes.
• Support development of sector capability, including mentoring of senior staff and talent development.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and technical leadership within the aviation community.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure alignment with internal governance, operational procedures, and client expectations.
• Support assurance reviews, independent checks, and senior-level decision making where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or professional chartership is desirable.
• 15+ years’ experience in the aviation or infrastructure sector, with significant exposure to large-scale aviation programmes.
• Proven experience supporting or operating at senior leadership level (Associate Director / Director / Senior Manager).
• Strong Middle East experience, preferably Saudi Arabia (KSA).

• Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of aviation sector clients, delivery models, and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids, negotiations, and strategic pursuits.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.