Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead

What you will do

• Leading the technical delivery of projects covering all aspects of water resources hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring and groundwater quality
• Project direction including financial and change control and quality assurance through checking and reviewing
• Mentoring, developing and supervising junior colleagues with opportunities for formal people management; working with the Technical Lead in SWMC to develop a programme of hydrogeology training
• Working closely with the team and the current Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to develop and agree scopes of services
• Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions to meet our clients  needs
• Undertaking and supervising the production of high quality client- and public-facing deliverables, demonstrated through excellence in communication and the ability to present the visualisation and interpretation of complex data
• Working collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to deliver the hydrogeological aspects of a wide range of challenging and engaging projects, including work with hydro geologists in the Ground & Water, EIA and Mining Teams
• Promoting a safety-first attitude in line with WSP s health and safety policy and procedures

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director/Technical Director capable of both independent work and working as part of a team. You will be a highly motivated, numerate candidate with excellent communication skills able to focus on both internal team development and external business development. This role has significant scope for further progression as we go through a period of succession and development over the next 5 years.

Although primarily a UK based role, you will also be expected to work collaboratively with teams across WSP s global business.

Our Catchment Science team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydro ecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business.

• Groundwater and water resources modelling to support water resource estimation and management, as well as environmental impact assessment
• A strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management
• Strong project management and direction skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish; experience of framework management would be desirable
• A clear understanding of client needs, opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels, particularly in the technical development of more junior staff
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals
• Excellent report-writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and enjoyment of solving challenging hydrogeological/hydrological problems

• MSc Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related discipline (e.g. geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science)
• You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.…