Associate Director - Wastewater/Hydraulic Modelling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director with expertise in urban drainage and wastewater modelling to lead teams in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and chartership, along with strong capabilities in wastewater modelling using InfoWorks ICM. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, guiding technical outputs, and fostering client relationships. The role offers a hybrid working policy and various health benefits, ensuring professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in wastewater and urban drainage modelling.
• Ability to review and guide technical work.
• Good understanding of Water Industry Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams on drainage and wastewater modelling projects.
• Support project delivery and resource planning.
• Develop modelling capabilities using InfoWorks ICM.
• Provide technical input on drainage assessments.
• Influence delivery approaches and solve complex problems.

Skills

Wastewater modelling

Urban drainage modelling

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Chartership or progress toward it

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Associate Director with strong experience in urban drainage and wastewater modelling to lead teams, guide project delivery and shape technical solutions for projects of local and national importance.

In this role you will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team, and contribute to projects for clients including Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water, Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water and Southern Water.

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.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and either chartership or clear progress toward it (ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM).
• Strong and proven 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.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Hybrid working policy: up to two days a week from home.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, menopause support.
• Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, WSP My Hour, and adjustable bank holiday entitlement.
• Career development opportunities: training, mentoring and chartership support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.