Lead Urban Drainage Modelling - Associate Director

WSP; Ascot; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

WSP My Hour

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to shape the future of our water environment. You will lead urban drainage modelling, guide a technical delivery team, and provide authoritative input on projects with Severn Trent and other partners.

Based in the UK, you will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with the Global Water Team to deliver industry-leading outcomes and support growth across the water discipline.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartered, or progressing toward qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
• Experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and ability to check the outputs of others prior to issue.
• Knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our urban drainage modelling capability and keep the team ahead of evolving methods and standards.
• Support the team lead with day-to-day management of the technical delivery team.
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects in collaboration with the wastewater team.
• Apply independent professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation.
• Build strong client relationships and facilitate project meetings.
• Contribute to business development, proposals and strategic growth opportunities.
• Represent WSP in industry forums and conferences.
• Share knowledge to develop the wider water team.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM wastewater modelling

Quality checking outputs

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree and chartered or progressed toward ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director to shape the future of our water environment. You will lead urban drainage modelling, guide a technical delivery team, and provide authoritative input on projects with Severn Trent and other partners.

Based in the UK, you will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with the Global Water Team to deliver industry-leading outcomes and support growth across the water discipline.