Associate Director - Wastewater Network Modelling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development programs

Flexibility in working hours

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director for their Water team in Coventry. The successful candidate will lead urban drainage modelling initiatives, manage technical delivery, and contribute to business development. Key qualifications include a relevant degree and chartered status, alongside experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working policy, promoting work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling and ability to check outputs.
• Good knowledge of Water Industry Specifications and British Standards.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban drainage modelling capability.
• Support day-to-day management of technical delivery team.
• Provide technical input on projects and solve engineering challenges.
• Build client relationships and facilitate project meetings.
• Participate in business development and strategic growth opportunities.

Skills

Wastewater hydraulic modelling

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Technical input on urban drainage projects

Education

Relevant degree and chartered status

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

About the Role

As an Associate Director in our Water team, you’ll play a key role in guiding our teams, strengthening our technical capability, and influencing how we deliver industry‑leading outcomes for our clients. This position focuses on urban drainage modelling, supports technical delivery, builds client relationships, and contributes to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our urban drainage modelling capability, ensuring the team remains ahead of the curve on evolving methods, tools, and standards
• Support the team lead with the day‑to‑day management of our technical delivery team
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects, working closely with our wastewater team to support innovative and efficient project delivery
• Apply independent professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation
• Build strong, trusted client relationships and facilitate internal and external project meetings
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities
• Represent WSP in industry forums and conferences
• Share knowledge widely, contributing to the development of the wider water team

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartered status, or significant progress towards qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and the ability to check technical outputs of others prior to issue
• Good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, the Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy allowing two days from home per week and regular collaboration in modern offices.

Inclusivity & belonging: a culture that welcomes varied backgrounds and supports authentic selves.

Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% gym membership discount), menopause support package.

Flexible working: “WSP My Hour”, part‑time options, purchase of additional leave, use of bank holiday entitlement.

Professional development: training, mentoring, chartership pathways.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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, and please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.