Associate/Technical Director, Urban Drainage

WSP in the UK & Ireland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead and shape the urban drainage modelling capability within our water team. You will guide a talented delivery group, provide authoritative input on projects, and help drive innovation while building strong client relationships.

You will operate across a growing discipline, collaborating with Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water and Southern Water, with a clear path for progression based on

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
• Experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and the ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
• Good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Wastewater hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Technical input

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status (ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom & Ireland is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead and shape the urban drainage modelling capability within our water team. You will guide a talented delivery group, provide authoritative input on projects, and help drive innovation while building strong client relationships.

You will operate across a growing discipline, collaborating with Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water and Southern Water, with a clear path for progression based on