Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Water / AMP8)

WSP Global Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Leeds is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on landmark water infrastructure projects. You will own delivery, safety, quality and budget while coordinating with UK and international stakeholders.

We offer mentoring and training to support career progression, with opportunities to work across the AMP8 programme and adopt innovative design practices using digital tools. Join a global firm with a strong water sector focus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or progression toward ICE/CIWEM.
• Experience leading civil engineering design teams.
• Experience delivering projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience in checking/technical approval on linear civil infrastructure or industrial/design projects.
• Experience mentoring junior civil engineers.
• Strong client-facing, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Shape delivery and identify opportunities to deliver services UK/overseas.
• Build relationships with clients to ensure outcomes and satisfaction.
• Contribute to innovative approaches, new services and digital products.
• Support the Future Ready and Net Zero programme.
• Act as ambassador for best practice within Asset Design and client initiatives.
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development.
• Line manage and support graduate engineers and degree apprentices.
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team.
• Continue development of technical, managerial and leadership skills.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status / ICE or CIWEM progression

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements direct with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water. We also hold excellent relationships and trading agreements with blue chip contractors, including Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.

To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at https://www.wsp.com/en-us/sectors/wastewater

Due to a significant increase in the demand for our services, we are actively recruiting experienced Civil Engineers to help us service the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer you tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. Equally, if you are working in a different engineering sector, we can also offer mentoring programmes and training to support you in the transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Director you will have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas
• Build relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiatives
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development
• Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related design
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development
• Client-facing experience
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills