Technical Director - Water

Overview

Job Description WSP is seeking an accomplished Technical Director – Water to lead and expand our water engineering and design capabilities across the UAE and the wider Middle East. You will play a strategic and hands-on leadership role in delivering complex water infrastructure projects, driving technical excellence, and supporting the continued growth of WSP’s water business in the region. This is a high-impact position suitable for a senior industry professional with extensive experience in water networks, pumping stations, transmission systems, reservoirs, and integrated water solutions.

• Provide expert technical leadership and oversight across all water design projects, including water supply networks, transmission pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure the highest levels of quality, innovation, and compliance with UAE and regional authority standards.
• Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises, and complex engineering problem-solving.
• Champion best‑practice design methodologies, digital solutions, and sustainability-focused approaches.

• Act as Technical Lead on major water projects from concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Oversee multidisciplinary coordination and ensure seamless integration of civil, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and environmental disciplines.
• Support project directors and managers with planning, risk management, and technical strategy.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports, design documentation, and client presentations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients—including government entities, utilities, and developers—in the UAE and wider GCC.
• Represent WSP as a technical authority in meetings, workshops, and industry forums.
• Provide trusted guidance to clients on water planning, design, and asset management challenges.

• Support business development activities, including proposal leadership, technical write-ups, and bid reviews.
• Identify opportunities for expanding WSP’s water portfolio across the Middle East.
• Mentor and grow the internal water engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Engineering;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in water engineering, with at least 8–10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven expertise delivering large-scale water supply and infrastructure design projects in the UAE or GCC.
• Strong understanding of UAE authority standards—particularly for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent stakeholder and client engagement skills.
• Strong commercial understanding and experience supporting major bids and frameworks.
• Chartered status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

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