Principal Drainage Engineering Director - Hybrid & Impact

WSP in the U.S.; Town of Avon (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal or Associate Director to lead our Drainage Engineering team in the UK. You will shape water, drainage and environmental solutions for major transport infrastructure projects, delivering designs from concept to detail with strong technical standards.

You will manage projects, lead client engagements, and guide a team of drainage engineers to deliver innovative and lasting outcomes for HS2, Network Rail, National Highways and Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified.
• Extensive drainage design experience post degree.
• Knowledge of drainage design principles and UK regulations.
• Experience in drainage modelling software (Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage).
• Proven experience managing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of civil engineering projects (highway, rail, infrastructure, site development).
• Delivery from concept through to completion with high technical standards and commercial success.
• Deliver drainage services for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Lead client relationships and attend progress meetings.
• Manage a team of drainage engineers and support their development.

Skills

Chartered/Incorporated Engineer

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal or Associate Director to lead our Drainage Engineering team in the UK. You will shape water, drainage and environmental solutions for major transport infrastructure projects, delivering designs from concept to detail with strong technical standards.

You will manage projects, lead client engagements, and guide a team of drainage engineers to deliver innovative and lasting outcomes for HS2, Network Rail, National Highways and Local Authorities.