Hydrology Service Director - Lead Growth & Strategy (UK)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior Hydrology Service Lead to steer the UK Hydrology Service, underpinning flood risk management, water resources and infrastructure projects. You will set strategic direction, drive pipeline development, revenue delivery and external profile while achieving high-quality technical delivery.

You will provide authoritative hydrology leadership, act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, and lead a team across Sustainable Water Management with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist in hydrology with UK policy experience.
• Ability to develop and win work with strong commercial awareness.
• Leadership skills to grow and inspire a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and strategic development of WSP’s Hydrology Service across the UK.
• Provide senior technical leadership in hydrology and quality assurance for complex assessments.
• Manage projects from a commercial, financial and delivery perspective.
• Oversee client and stakeholder communications and high-quality deliverables.
• Support high-value bids and proposals with innovative solutions.

Skills

Hydrology expertise

UK policy & guidance

Commercial acumen

Leadership & people management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Chartership with a relevant professional body

Tools

Hydrological modelling

Data interpretation & reporting

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior Hydrology Service Lead to steer the UK Hydrology Service, underpinning flood risk management, water resources and infrastructure projects. You will set strategic direction, drive pipeline development, revenue delivery and external profile while achieving high-quality technical delivery.

You will provide authoritative hydrology leadership, act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, and lead a team across Sustainable Water Management with a strong emphasis on