Associate Director / Technical Director - Wastewater Network Modelling

About the Role

Join WSP as an Associate or Technical Director where you’ll have a pivotal role in advancing the water environment sector. This position offers you the chance to lead technical teams, enhance the firm's water modelling capabilities, and contribute to impactful projects for prominent clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water, and Southern Water. The role is centered on urban drainage modelling and wastewater systems with opportunities for career progression by fusing technical knowledge with leadership skills to develop others.

Be part of a renowned water team with 350 professionals across the UK, supported by a global water network.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the growth and innovation of urban drainage modelling expertise, staying current with emerging techniques, tools, and industry standards.
• Assist in managing daily operations and technical guidance of the technical delivery unit.
• Provide expert technical contributions on urban drainage assignments, collaborating closely with wastewater teams to deliver efficient, innovative solutions.
• Use independent professional judgment to address complex engineering puzzles and promote innovative approaches.
• Forge and maintain strong client partnerships and lead meetings effectively both internally and externally.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal creation and identifying strategic expansion opportunities.
• Represent WSP at professional industry conferences and forums.
• Disseminate knowledge broadly to enrich the wider water team’s expertise.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a relevant degree and is chartered or actively progressing toward chartership with ICE, IEI, IoW, or CIWEM.
• Demonstrates proven experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling with InfoWorks ICM, capable of reviewing and validating others' technical outputs.
• Has a solid understanding of Water Industry Specifications, the Code of Practice for Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems, and pertinent British Standards.
• Exhibits strong communication skills, including presentations, writing, and verbal interaction.

About WSP

WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, with over 11,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland. We foster innovation, integrity, and inclusion with a commitment to making positive impacts in communities.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Work-life balance with hybrid working: up to two days per week from home and access to modern offices.
• Inclusive culture valuing diversity and authenticity with employee resource groups promoting belonging.
• Health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme including virtual GP access, gym membership discounts, and menopause support.
• Flexible time management via "WSP My Hour" which allows one hour daily for personal activities with flexibility to adjust working hours.
• Options for part-time and flexible working, purchasing additional leave, and flexible bank holiday use.
• Encouragement and financial support for professional development, training, mentoring, and achieving chartership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively supports disabled candidates. Accommodation requests for interviews or workplace adjustments will be honored.