Associate Director Ground & Water Growth Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Ground & Water team in the North East. You will drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and ensure delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects in line with strategic targets.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor staff while shaping growth plans across regional and national levels. The role combines technical leadership with strong commercial oversight.

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in Ground & Water, contaminated land, or related consultancy services.
• Proven track record in winning work and building client relationships.
• Delivering complex projects and leading teams with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, pursuit and conversion of new business opportunities across the North East and wider UK market, while developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
• Act as Project Director on key projects, accountable for delivery to time, cost and quality, with full commercial responsibility.
• Provide strategic advice on remedial challenges, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining high technical standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop teams in the Newcastle office, supporting recruitment and capability growth.
• Ensure governance, health and safety compliance, and contribute to regional and national growth plans.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Environmental science degree

Chartered status

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Ground & Water team in the North East. You will drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and ensure delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects in line with strategic targets.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor staff while shaping growth plans across regional and national levels. The role combines technical leadership with strong commercial oversight.