Senior Hydromorphology Lead: Watercourse BNG & WFD

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex benefits

Flexible hours / WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Director in Watercourse BNG & WFD to lead high-quality delivery within the Hydromorphology Service Line. The role focuses on watercourse BNG and WFD advisory work, guiding the BNG metric application and river restoration strategies.

You will support a growing pipeline, provide senior technical direction, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to secure long-term BNG outcomes for clients in the UK.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline (geography, environmental science, ecology, or similar).
• Professional membership (e.g. CIWEM, CIEEM, RGS), ideally Chartered.
• River Condition Assessment accreditation.
• Strong track record in watercourse BNG, including application of the metric and delivering net gain strategies.
• Ability to integrate WFD compliance, watercourse BNG, river restoration, and nature-based solutions into project strategies.
• Knowledge of HMMPs and long-term stewardship.
• Experience managing projects, programmes, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and technically reviewing application of the Watercourse BNG Metric and River Condition Assessments.
• Leading and reviewing WFD compliance assessments.
• Providing senior technical support to the watercourse BNG team.
• Supporting business planning, sales, and bid development for watercourse BNG, WFD, and hydromorphology.
• Identifying opportunities to expand watercourse BNG delivery pipelines.
• Overseeing and advising on HMMPs to secure BNG for 30 years.
• Providing high-level technical direction on multidisciplinary projects with WFD and BNG.
• Advising on landowner engagement strategies for off-site BNG delivery.
• Developing innovative approaches to river restoration, enhancement, and nature-based solutions.

Skills

Watercourse BNG

WFD Assessments

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Geography/Environmental Science degree

Chartered membership (CIWEM/CIEEM/RGS)

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Director in Watercourse BNG & WFD to lead high-quality delivery within the Hydromorphology Service Line. The role focuses on watercourse BNG and WFD advisory work, guiding the BNG metric application and river restoration strategies.

You will support a growing pipeline, provide senior technical direction, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to secure long-term BNG outcomes for clients in the UK.