Associate Director, Urban Drainage & Wastewater Modelling

WSP Global Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex discounts

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director for its water team in the UK. You will guide a high-performing group, advancing urban drainage modelling capabilities and delivering complex projects for water sector clients.

You will collegially mentor colleagues, influence technical directions, and contribute to strategic growth while maintaining strong client relationships. You will be part of a nationwide network, supported by a growing water discipline and global resources, with hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering and chartered status or progress toward ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM.
• Experience in wastewater/urban drainage modelling and checking outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of urban drainage modelling capability and keep ahead of methods and standards.
• Support day-to-day management of the technical delivery team.
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects with the wastewater team.
• Apply independent professional judgement to solving complex engineering challenges.
• Build strong client relationships and lead internal/external project meetings.
• Contribute to business development, proposals and strategic growth.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Independent technical input

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered engineer (ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director for its water team in the UK. You will guide a high-performing group, advancing urban drainage modelling capabilities and delivering complex projects for water sector clients.

You will collegially mentor colleagues, influence technical directions, and contribute to strategic growth while maintaining strong client relationships. You will be part of a nationwide network, supported by a growing water discipline and global resources, with hybrid working options