Associate Director — Urban Drainage & Wastewater Modelling

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex membership discounts

Thrive health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director with strong urban drainage and wastewater modelling leadership to guide project delivery and shape technical solutions for important local and national projects.

You will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers across the UK, growing the capability of our water team while building trusted client relationships and supporting proposals for new work.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and either chartership or clear progress toward it (ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM).
• Strong experience in wastewater and urban drainage modelling using InfoWorks ICM
• Ability to review, assure and guide the technical work of others.
• Good understanding of Water Industry Specifications, the Code of Practice for Hydraulic Modelling and relevant British Standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering a range of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects.
• Support the team lead with project delivery, resource planning and review of technical outputs.
• Develop modelling capability using InfoWorks ICM and guide junior colleagues in best practice.
• Provide technical input on drainage assessments and influence efficient delivery approaches.
• Apply independent engineering judgement to solve complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Lead and support proposal development to help grow workstreams and client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development across the wider water team.
• Represent WSP at industry forums and relevant conferences.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director with strong urban drainage and wastewater modelling leadership to guide project delivery and shape technical solutions for important local and national projects.

You will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers across the UK, growing the capability of our water team while building trusted client relationships and supporting proposals for new work.