Technical Director, Urban Drainage & Water Systems

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex & wellbeing programs

Flexible working hours

Job summary

WSP in Leeds is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead and shape the urban drainage modelling capability, guiding a technical delivery team and delivering industry-leading outcomes for clients.

You’ll apply professional judgement to complex challenges, build trusted client relationships, contribute to growth, and represent WSP in forums while developing the wider water team. Hybrid working and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the 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, ensuring the team remains ahead of the curve on evolving methods, tools, and standards.
• Support the team lead with the day-to-day management of our technical delivery team.
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects, working closely with our wastewater team to support innovative and efficient project delivery.
• Apply independent professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation.
• Build strong, trusted client relationships and facilitate internal and external project meetings.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Represent WSP in industry forums and conferences.
• Share knowledge widely, contributing to the development of the wider water team.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Presentation & communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP in Leeds is seeking an Associate/Technical Director to lead and shape the urban drainage modelling capability, guiding a technical delivery team and delivering industry-leading outcomes for clients.

You’ll apply professional judgement to complex challenges, build trusted client relationships, contribute to growth, and represent WSP in forums while developing the wider water team. Hybrid working and career progression are available.