Principal Drainage Director — Transport Infrastructure Expert

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support

Leave purchase option

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal or Associate Director to lead drainage, water and environmental solutions for major UK transport projects. You will shape designs from concept to detail, lead a team of drainage engineers, and manage client relationships across rail, highways and aviation sectors.

Applicants should be Chartered or Incorporated Engineers with extensive post‑degree drainage experience and proficiency in Civil 3D, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified.
• Extensive post-degree experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Knowledge of drainage design principles for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Causeway Flow and MicroDrainage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage and civil engineering projects from concept through to detail design.
• Lead client relationships and attend progress meetings.
• Manage drainage engineers and support their development.
• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule and commercial targets.
• Provide expertise across highway, rail, and airport drainage domains.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project leadership

Drainage design

Team management

Client liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal or Associate Director to lead drainage, water and environmental solutions for major UK transport projects. You will shape designs from concept to detail, lead a team of drainage engineers, and manage client relationships across rail, highways and aviation sectors.

Applicants should be Chartered or Incorporated Engineers with extensive post‑degree drainage experience and proficiency in Civil 3D, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage.