Lead Groundwater & Water Resources Director (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

WSP My Hour

Flexible benefits

Disability Confident leader

Job summary

WSP’s Catchment Science team seeks an Associate/ Technical Director to lead major groundwater and water resources projects, directing modelling, EIA and site investigations while shaping the team’s capability.

You will mentor hydrogeologists, contribute to framework delivery, and collaborate with international colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes for national and international clients.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in groundwater and water environment assessment, including groundwater and water resources modelling, EIA, WFD, conceptualisation and site investigation.
• A strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework for water management.
• Proven ability to lead and direct projects from inception to delivery, including financial and programme management.
• Experience with framework delivery is desirable. Clear understanding of client needs with a track record of winning work and securing repeat business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, engage and develop junior colleagues. Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying opportunities and preparing successful proposals.
• Excellent report writing and analytical and technical review skills, with the ability to solve challenging hydrogeological and hydrological problems.
• Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing)
• MSc Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related discipline (e.g. geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science)

Responsibilities

• Lead major groundwater and water resources projects from inception to delivery, including financial and programme management.
• Shape the future of groundwater capability in the business by guiding and mentoring hydrogeologists.
• Influence the technical direction of a national team and collaborate with senior leaders.
• Help secure future work by preparing proposals and expanding the project pipeline.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with international WSP colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Water resources assessment

EIA

Project leadership

Business development

Policy/regulatory knowledge

Chartered status

Education

MSc Hydrogeology

BSc in related discipline

Job description

WSP’s Catchment Science team seeks an Associate/ Technical Director to lead major groundwater and water resources projects, directing modelling, EIA and site investigations while shaping the team’s capability.

You will mentor hydrogeologists, contribute to framework delivery, and collaborate with international colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes for national and international clients.