ASSOCIATE - STRUCTURES

1) Qualifications

2) Business Development

Begin driving business growth and developing new client relationships, with annual targets to be established.
Represent the company as ambassadors.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and architects.
Act as a representative for WME during new project interviews.
Participate in the marketing and promotion of the practice.

3) Project Role

Oversee all aspects of a portfolio of projects as Project Manager, collaborating with a Project Director or Associate Director on larger, complex projects.
May take on the role of Project Engineer for certain projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project delivery
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- Managing job profitability
- Handling job cash flow
- Ensuring project quality
- Leading multi-disciplinary or single-discipline projects
- Motivating and guiding professional teams to deliver client solutions
- Being commercially astute
- Presenting to clients
- Preparing proposals for client/project agreements with Directors
- Negotiating fees and requesting additional fees when applicable
- Constructing project teams from internal and external resources
- Procuring project resources
- Planning and managing projects
- Liaising with clients, design teams, contractors, and authorities
- Ensuring compliance with QA, HSE, and CDM requirements
- Representing the practice on projects under their control.

4) Company Role

Lead regular team meetings and manage a team of engineers in partnership with another Associate.
Responsibilities include:
- Motivating the team
- Training and developing engineers
- Managing day-to-day operations
- Ensuring team profitability
- Resource planning and management
- Guiding the development of engineers and the design team
- Applying policies related to health and safety, quality, and training
- Conducting bi-annual performance reviews for team members
- Understanding and supporting the company’s business plan, mission, and key challenges
- Managing a team of 12-15 people
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the business
- Actively participating in the development of company procedures and task groups.

5) Engineering Function

Agree on design philosophy and fundamentals.
Review and provide feedback on deliverables produced by the team.
Demonstrate broad technical competence across all relevant areas.
In-depth knowledge of concept design, buildability, detailed design, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment, and claim assessment.
Prepare drawings, calculations, and models, and review work produced by subordinates.
Possess detailed knowledge of analytical concepts.
Ensure familiarity with CAD standards and 3D working within the team.

6) HSEQ Responsibilities

Understand, implement, and adhere to WME’s HSEQ policies.
Implement and manage HSEQ procedures in the workplace.
Report any HSEQ incidents promptly to the WME HSEQ Department and to legal authorities, if necessary.
Comply with client/contractor HSEQ requirements and complete site inductions before mobilizing on-site.

7) Behavioral Expectations

Demonstrate strong competency in influencing and motivating both staff and clients.
Set an example by adhering to company procedures, policies, and operational controls.
Address issues proactively and offer solutions rather than focusing solely on problems.

8) Competencies

Senior Associate- Structures

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