Hybrid: Associate Director, Water Civil Engineering (AMP8)

WSP USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to lead civil engineering asset design work for UK and international water/utility projects. You will own project delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and shape services across the UK and overseas while mentoring graduates and engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and driving innovation as part of the Future Ready and Net Zero programs. Join a world-class firm delivering landmark projects globally.

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

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Budget & Schedule

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progression towards ICE/CIWEM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to lead civil engineering asset design work for UK and international water/utility projects. You will own project delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and shape services across the UK and overseas while mentoring graduates and engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and driving innovation as part of the Future Ready and Net Zero programs. Join a world-class firm delivering landmark projects globally.