Hybrid Associate Director: Urban Drainage Modelling

WSP; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director to lead urban drainage and wastewater modelling teams, delivering projects of local and national importance. You will shape technical solutions, apply standards effectively and mentor engineers across the UK.

You will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers, supported by our Global Water Team, to grow capability, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to proposals while advancing innovative modelling using InfoWorks ICM.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field; chartership or progression toward it expected (ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM).
• Strong experience in urban drainage and wastewater modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Ability to review and guide the technical work of others.
• Knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for Hydraulic Modelling and relevant British Standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects.
• Support project delivery, resource planning and review of technical outputs.
• Develop modelling capability using InfoWorks ICM and mentor juniors.
• Provide technical input on drainage assessments and guide delivery approaches.
• Apply engineering judgement to solve complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Lead and support proposal development to grow workstreams and client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development across the water team.
• Represent WSP at industry forums and relevant conferences.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

Urban drainage modelling

Wastewater modelling

Team leadership

Technical review

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status or progress toward it (ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM)

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director to lead urban drainage and wastewater modelling teams, delivering projects of local and national importance. You will shape technical solutions, apply standards effectively and mentor engineers across the UK.

You will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers, supported by our Global Water Team, to grow capability, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to proposals while advancing innovative modelling using InfoWorks ICM.