Associate Director (Sustainable Water Management) Water Environment & EIA

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Associate Director in Sustainable Water Management to lead projects and enhance technical capabilities. This role involves managing client relationships, providing expert guidance, and contributing to business development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for professional development

Inclusive culture valuing diversity and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience advising Highway Authorities on water environment issues.
• Proven leadership in technical project delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery and managing client interfaces.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues.
• Developing trusted advisor relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Water Quality Assessment

EIA

Education

Degree in environmental, geographical, scientific, or engineering discipline

Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, or CEng

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Your Role

Due to strong growth in our Sustainable Water Management (SWM) business, we are seeking experienced professionals to join our team of over 300 water science and engineering experts. Your focus will be on delivering projects and strengthening our technical capabilities in water environment and EIA projects, primarily for clients in the Highways and Energy sectors.

The SWM team operates nationally, sharing work fairly and transparently, considering personal interests and development goals. As a senior team member, you will be involved in the growth, development, and resourcing of the team.

We seek a professional with experience working with Highway Authorities and/or the energy sector, with a solid understanding of legislation such as the DMRB, Water Framework Directive Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, Flood and Water Management Act 2010, and the National Planning Policy Framework related to water environment. Expertise in water quality, EIA, and sustainable drainage is preferred, along with familiarity with other water disciplines to manage complex projects.

The role is at Associate Director level, with flexible location options within the UK and a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery, managing client and stakeholder interfaces, supervising team inputs, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Managing projects effectively, balancing schedule, budget, and quality, while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship to colleagues.
• Offering expert support to clients on water environment issues, especially water quality.
• Developing trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Leading business development and proposal development activities.
• Contributing to the growth strategy in Sustainable Water Management.
• Creating solutions to client challenges collaboratively.
• Promoting health and safety best practices within the team.
• Enhancing WSP’s technical capabilities and innovating new client services.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience advising Highway Authorities on water environment issues.
• Proven leadership in technical project delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Experience as an expert witness in planning inquiries.
• Strong understanding of water environment EIA, water quality assessment, and sustainable drainage.
• Experience in developing guidance documents, policies, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical project management experience, including managing challenging projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in environmental, geographical, scientific, or engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, or CEng.

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