Associate Director - Mine Water & Water Resources
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Job summary
WSP is seeking an Associate Director to lead mine water, hydrology and water resources projects across the mining lifecycle, providing technical leadership, governance and client development.
Based in the UK or Ireland, the role offers hybrid work, a global project portfolio and opportunities to mentor teams, shape strategy and deliver sustainable engineering solutions worldwide.
Qualifications
- Significant experience within mine water management, hydrology, water resources or water engineering.
- Strong track record of leading complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams across multiple jurisdictions.
- Extensive knowledge of water management infrastructure, flood risk assessment, and water resources planning.
- Experience supporting major mining projects through feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments and permitting.
- Proven ability to manage project finances, resources, programmes and commercial performance.
- Strong client-facing and business development capability, with experience developing long-term client relationships.
- Demonstrable leadership experience, mentoring technical specialists and growing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for regulators and clients.
- Experience with hydraulic, hydrological and water resource modelling tools; programming/digital delivery advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer / Hydrologist or equivalent qualification.
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership across mine water, hydrology and water resources projects.
- Acting as a technical authority on challenging mining projects across lifecycles.
- Leading development of site models, water balance, flood risk and hydrological studies.
- Directing multi-disciplinary teams across feasibility, permitting and design.
- Providing technical leadership on climate resilience and adaptation in water solutions.
- Building relationships with key clients and supporting account development.
- Leading bids, tenders and proposals for the Mine Water and Mining business.
- Overseeing governance, budgets, scheduling, quality and risk management.
- Mentoring the Mine Water team and supporting succession planning.
- Collaborating with global technical specialists to deliver innovative solutions.
- Championing excellence, digital delivery, sustainability and safety in delivery.
- Representing WSP at industry events and client engagements.
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What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
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.
This role can be based from any of our UK or Ireland offices.
- Providing strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex mine water, hydrology and water resources projects, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and successful client outcomes.
- Acting as a recognised technical authority in mine water management, hydrology and water resources, providing expert advice and direction on challenging projects across the mining lifecycle.
- Leading the development and review of conceptual site models, water balance assessments, flood risk assessments, hydraulic and hydrological studies, water management strategies and engineering design solutions.
- Directing multi-disciplinary project teams across feasibility studies, environmental assessments, permitting, detailed design and operational support for mining projects globally.
- Providing technical leadership in the application of climate change resilience and adaptation assessments, integrating climate projections into engineering and water management solutions.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting strategic account development across the mining sector.
- Leading bids, tenders and major proposals, developing winning strategies and securing new opportunities for the Mine Water and wider Mining business.
- Taking responsibility for project governance, including commercial performance, resource management, quality assurance, programme delivery and risk management.
- Supporting the growth and development of the Mine Water team through recruitment, mentoring, coaching and succession planning activities.
- Collaborating with technical specialists across WSP's global business to deliver innovative, sustainable and integrated solutions for our clients.
- Championing technical excellence, innovation, digital delivery, sustainability and health and safety across all aspects of project delivery.
- Representing WSP externally through industry events, conferences, professional institutions and client engagements, helping to strengthen our reputation within the mining and water sectors.
- Significant experience within mine water management, hydrology, water resources or water engineering, ideally gained within mining, infrastructure or environmental consultancy sectors.
- A strong track record of leading complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams across multiple jurisdictions and project phases.
- Extensive knowledge of water management infrastructure, hydrological and hydraulic assessment, flood risk management, water balance modelling and water resources planning.
- Experience supporting major mining projects through feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, permitting, design development and operational support.
- Proven ability to manage project finances, resources, programmes, contractual requirements and commercial performance.
- Strong client-facing and business development capability, with experience developing long-term client relationships and winning new work.
- Demonstrable leadership experience, including mentoring technical specialists, developing high-performing teams and supporting future business growth.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence clients, regulators and senior decision-makers.
- Experience using industry-standard hydraulic, hydrological and water resource modelling tools, with programming and digital delivery expertise considered advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer, Chartered Hydrologist or Chartered Professional with a relevant professional institution, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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.
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