Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead
WSP USA
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Job summary
WSP UK is seeking a highly capable Technical Director to lead major groundwater and water resources projects within the Catchment Science team. You will direct modelling, EIA and water quality work, and mentor hydrogeologists while shaping project delivery across the UK and beyond.
The role offers progression, strong client leadership, and a hybrid-working environment with two days at home. You will collaborate across disciplines and with international colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes
Qualifications
- Strong experience in groundwater and water environment assessment including modelling, EIA, WFD, conceptualisation and site investigation.
- Understanding of UK regulatory framework for water management.
- Proven ability to lead projects from inception to delivery with financial and programme management.
- Desirable: experience with framework delivery and winning work.
Responsibilities
- Lead groundwater and water resources projects including modelling, EIA, and water quality.
- Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists; grow capability and succession planning.
- Shape technical direction of a national team and collaborate with senior leaders.
- Prepare proposals, identify opportunities, and secure repeat business.
- Collaborate across disciplines and international WSP colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes.
Skills
Education
Job description
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you eager to develop and help deliver and grow our portfolio of high-profile projects solving groundwater challenges in the water resources, environmental and infrastructure sectors?
We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Technical Director to lead a range of projects undertaken by the Catchment Science team within our Sustainable Water Management Consulting (SWMC) group as well as play a lead role in both the learning and development of the hydrogeologists within the team.
This role offers significant scope for progression as we grow our technical services and plan for future leadership over the next five years.
You will direct work covering groundwater and water resources modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation and EIA, supporting decision making for nationally important projects.
You will guide junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, help develop structured training and play a lead role in capability growth and succession planning over the next five years.
You will contribute to innovation, help define scopes and approaches, and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Sustainable Water Management and Ground and Water specialists.
You will prepare high quality proposals, identify new opportunities and support framework delivery, helping maintain and grow a strong project pipeline.
You will work with teams in hydrogeology, EIA, water resources, mining and international WSP colleagues to deliver integrated project outcomes.
Our Catchment Science team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.
Over the course of AMP7 Period we saw a significant growth in demand for our skills across the UK Water Company Sector and associated Regulators. This demand has increased further during the early months of AMP8 and as a direct result of the extension of our long running frameworks for groundwater modelling. In order to meet this demand, provide resilience and succession within the team, we are looking to recruit a high calibre Technical Director.
We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business
- 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)
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At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour
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