Associate Director, Urban Drainage & Wastewater Modelling

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to shape the future of our water environment. You will guide our urban drainage modelling capability, drive technical delivery, and strengthen client relationships with water companies across the UK.

You will join a 350-strong UK water team, supported by our Global Water Team, with opportunities to lead, develop others, and influence innovation on landmark projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and ability to check outputs before issue
• Knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our urban drainage modelling capability
• Support the team lead with day-to-day management of our technical delivery team
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects
• Apply independent professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges
• Build strong client relationships and facilitate project meetings
• Contribute to business development and proposals
• Represent WSP in industry forums and conferences
• Share knowledge to develop the wider water team

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Innovation mindset

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered or progressing towards ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to shape the future of our water environment. You will guide our urban drainage modelling capability, drive technical delivery, and strengthen client relationships with water companies across the UK.

You will join a 350-strong UK water team, supported by our Global Water Team, with opportunities to lead, develop others, and influence innovation on landmark projects worldwide.