Mine Water Treatment Lead

Overview

Mine Water Treatment Lead role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

This role is a critical leadership position within WSP’s UK and Ireland mining business, responsible for building and developing a client-focused mine water treatment team. The UK and Ireland mine water business is globally connected to other regions, with significant integration expected with other regional teams.

The role supports our client-focused water stewardship initiative, helping clients achieve water intensity and efficiency targets and sustainability objectives, and involves developing strong client relationships and delivering purposeful solutions.

WSP’s Mining Team is a fully integrated, multidisciplinary and global team that works with a diverse client base across the mining lifecycle and commodities, with a focus on Water Stewardship to support ESG and Net Zero objectives.

• This role leads and develops the mine water treatment team, with integration across WSP regions as needed.
• Strategic development of our client-focused water stewardship initiative to support clients in achieving water targets and sustainability objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships and provide solutions to client challenges within the mining water sector.

Our Mine Water team collaborates across disciplines to service projects from development through closure and reclamation, leveraging global networks and teams.

• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in process or chemical engineering.
• Masters or PhD level qualification in Engineering Management.
• Proven track record in building, developing, and leading Mine Water Treatment teams with strong employee retention and substantial professional experience.
• Experience in client relationship management and business development with the ability to source projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in HSSE through policy implementation and improving Health and Safety culture.
• Experience across various jurisdictions globally.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can assess how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With offices across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

• Work-life balance
  Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, with employee resource groups supporting diverse perspectives.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour program allows daily personal time, with flexible time accounting, plus part-time/flexible working arrangements and leave options.
• Your development
  Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to support your growth.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Professional Services