Description
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.
We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Associate/Technical Director to lead a range of projects undertaken by the Catchment Science team within our Sustainable Water Management Consulting (SWMC) group as well as play a lead role in both the learning and development of the hydrogeologists within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead major groundwater and water resources projects, directing work covering groundwater and water resources modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation and EIA
- Shape the future of groundwater capability in the business, guiding junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, and helping develop structured training
- Influence the technical direction of a national team, contributing to innovation, defining scopes and approaches, and collaborating with senior leaders
- Help secure future work and strengthen client relationships, preparing high-quality proposals and identifying new opportunities
- Collaborate across disciplines and across the world, working with teams in hydrogeology, EIA, water resources, mining, and international WSP colleagues
Requirements:
- Strong experience in groundwater and water environment assessment, including groundwater and water resources modelling, EIA, WFD, conceptualisation, and site investigation
- A strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework for water management
- Proven ability to lead and direct projects from inception to delivery, including financial and programme management
- Experience with framework delivery is desirable
- Clear understanding of client needs with a track record of winning work and securing repeat business
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, engage, and develop junior colleagues
- Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying opportunities and preparing successful proposals
- Excellent report writing and analytical and technical review skills, with the ability to solve challenging hydrogeological and hydrological problems
- Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing)
- MSc Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related discipline (e.g., geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science)