Groundwater Strategy Director

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Gymflex discounts

Menopause support package

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead groundwater and water resources projects within the Catchment Science team in Sustainable Water Management Consulting. You’ll guide hydrogeologists, develop training, and help shape the growth of our groundwater capability across national projects.

You’ll contribute to innovative scopes, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive proposal development while strengthening client relationships for long-term framework delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundwater and water environment assessment, including EIA & WFD.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory framework for water management.
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception to delivery with financial & programme management.
• Experience with framework delivery and winning repeat business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with commercial awareness.
• Strong report writing, analytical and technical review abilities.
• Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing).
• MSc Hydrogeology with a related BSc degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead major groundwater and water resources projects from planning to delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and build team capability.
• Shape technical direction of a national Catchment Science team.
• Prepare high-quality proposals and strengthen client relationships.
• Collaborate across disciplines and international teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

Skills

Groundwater assessment

UK hydrogeology knowledge

Project leadership

Framework delivery experience

Interpersonal skills

Report writing & analysis

Chartered status

Advanced hydrogeology education

Education

MSc Hydrogeology

BSc in Geology/Geotechnical/Civil/Env Sci

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead groundwater and water resources projects within the Catchment Science team in Sustainable Water Management Consulting. You’ll guide hydrogeologists, develop training, and help shape the growth of our groundwater capability across national projects.

You’ll contribute to innovative scopes, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive proposal development while strengthening client relationships for long-term framework delivery.