Urban Drainage Lead — Associate/Technical Director

WSP USA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

WSP My Hour

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support package

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate/Technical Director in Ireland to shape the future of our water environment. You will guide teams, strengthen technical capability, and influence project delivery for clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, and Welsh Water.

You will lead urban drainage modelling development and provide authoritative input while developing client relationships and contributing to growth. A degree and chartership progress with ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM are expected.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree and chartered status or progress toward ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM.
• Experience in urban drainage and wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM).
• Ability to review and check outputs before issue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban drainage modelling capability and standards.
• Support day-to-day management of the technical delivery team.
• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects with the wastewater team.
• Apply professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Build trusted client relationships and run project meetings.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth.
• Represent WSP at industry forums and conferences.
• Share knowledge to develop the wider water team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Technical judgement

Communication

Business development

Public speaking

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered or progressing toward ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate/Technical Director in Ireland to shape the future of our water environment. You will guide teams, strengthen technical capability, and influence project delivery for clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, and Welsh Water.

You will lead urban drainage modelling development and provide authoritative input while developing client relationships and contributing to growth. A degree and chartership progress with ICE/IEI/IoW/CIWEM are expected.