Associate Director Hydrogeologist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing programme

Flexible leave options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Associate Director Hydrogeologist to drive business growth and client leadership in their Ground & Water business. The role demands significant experience in hydrogeology and project management, along with proficiency in software such as ConSim and LandSim.

Benefits include a hybrid working policy, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities. Join us to work collaboratively in a high-performing environment while shaping the future of resource management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hydrogeology, including managing data and interpreting results.
• Experience in hydrogeological risk assessment and groundwater resource management.
• Track record of winning work and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead business development and identify new opportunities.
• Act as Project Director on key projects, managing time and performance.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Data management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related discipline

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Tools

ConSim

LandSim

P20

FeFlow

Modflow

Seep/W

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Director Hydrogeologist to play a key role in growing and leading our Ground & Water business within the Earth and Environment division, with a strong focus on business development, client leadership, and team growth alongside technical and project delivery. The role involves spearheading the development and maintenance of UK industry‑standard software ConSim and LandSim.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Lead business development by identifying new opportunities, developing bid strategies, and expanding market presence in contaminated land, remediation, energy transition, decommissioning, and infrastructure.
• Act as Project Director on key projects, accountable for time, cost, quality, commercial performance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop, mentor, and lead teams within Newcastle and the wider region, fostering high‑performing collaborative culture and succession planning.
• Oversee commercial and operational performance, including revenue generation, margin management, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Provide senior technical oversight and maintain high standards of delivery for hydrogeology, contaminated land, and remediation services.

Qualifications

• Degree (ideally postgraduate) in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in hydrogeology, including managing data, developing conceptual models, and interpreting results.
• Proficiency with software such as ConSim, LandSim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, and Seep/W.
• Experience in hydrogeological risk assessment, dewatering, groundwater resource management, pumping tests, yield tests, modelling, borehole prognosis, abstraction, and geothermal.
• Track record of winning work, building client relationships, delivering complex projects, leading teams, commercial awareness, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working policy: up to two days a week from home.
• Health & wellbeing programme including virtual GP service, gym flex scheme, menopause support, and workplace adjustments.
• Flexible leave options: part‑time, flexible work, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday entitlement.
• Professional development opportunities including training, mentoring, and chartership support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.