Associate Director - Wastewater/Hydraulic Modelling

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. A little more about your role… We are looking for an Associate Director with strong experience in urban drainage and wastewater modelling to lead teams, guide project delivery and shape technical solutions for projects of local and national importance. This is an opportunity to take a visible leadership role, apply your engineering expertise and help grow the capability of a dynamic and award winning water team. You will work with engineers and hydraulic modellers across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team, and contribute to projects for clients including Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water, Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water and Southern Water. Why this role is a great opportunity.. Lead and influence complex drainage projects You will take responsibility for defining solutions, applying standards effectively and knowing when innovative approaches are needed. Grow and develop a high performing team You will line manage, mentor and support engineers and modellers, helping shape the next generation of technical leaders. Strengthen and expand our technical capability You will drive the development of our urban drainage modelling approaches, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the discipline. Build strong client relationships You will represent WSP at project meetings, maintain trusted relationships and help secure new work through proposals and frameworks. What you will do... Lead and manage teams delivering a range of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects. Support the team lead with project delivery, resource planning and review of technical outputs. Develop modelling capability using InfoWorks ICM and guide junior colleagues in best practice. Provide technical input on drainage assessments and influence efficient delivery approaches. Apply independent engineering judgement to solve complex problems and develop practical solutions. Lead and support proposal development to help grow workstreams and client accounts. Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels. Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development across the wider water team. Represent WSP at industry forums and relevant conferences. What we would like you to demonstrate… A relevant degree and either chartership or clear progress toward it (ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM). Strong and proven experience in wastewater and urban drainage modelling using InfoWorks ICM Ability to review, assure and guide the technical work of others. Good understanding of Water Industry Specifications, the Code of Practice for Hydraulic Modelling and relevant British Standards. Strong communication and presentation skills. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience could align to other roles in the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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? With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-DM2