Associate Director, Water Civil Engineering – AMP8 Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing program

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking experienced Civil Engineers to join the Regulated Water Asset Design team and deliver multi-disciplinary design projects for the AMP8 programme across the UK and internationally.

You will lead project delivery, mentor graduates, collaborate with clients, and help shape innovative approaches while developing your technical and leadership skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines.
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule.
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related design.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development.
• Client-facing experience.
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas.
• Build relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products.
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme.
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiatives.
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development.
• Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices.
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team.
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills.

Skills

Client-facing

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Presentation

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progression towards ICE/CIWEM

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking experienced Civil Engineers to join the Regulated Water Asset Design team and deliver multi-disciplinary design projects for the AMP8 programme across the UK and internationally.

You will lead project delivery, mentor graduates, collaborate with clients, and help shape innovative approaches while developing your technical and leadership skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.