Associate Director – Wastewater/Hydraulic Modelling

Overview

As Associate Director, you will lead urban drainage and wastewater modelling teams, shaping technical solutions for projects of local and national importance. You’ll grow capability within a dynamic water team and build strong client relationships across the UK. You’ll apply engineering judgement to complex problems, drive innovative modelling approaches, and contribute to proposal development to win work. This role offers visible leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to deliver high-impact water infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• flexible hours and part-time options
• health & wellbeing via Thrive programme
• virtual GP service
• gymflex scheme
• chartership support

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering 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

Key requirements

• 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

• Strong communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Presentation skills
• InfoWorks ICM modelling
• Hydraulic modelling
• Understanding of Water Industry Specifications

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