Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead

Overview

Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead d the Catchment Science team within Sustainable Water Management Consulting (SWMC). Play a lead role in learning and development of hydro geologists and in securing an ongoing pipeline of project work. Role may involve independent work and collaboration across global teams.

• Leading the technical delivery of projects covering 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; developing a programme of hydrogeology training
• Working with the team and the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to develop and agree scopes of service
• Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions for clients
• Producing and supervising high quality client- and public-facing deliverables with clear communication and data interpretation
• Collaborating with other sectors/disciplines to deliver hydrogeological aspects of diverse projects, including Working with hydro geologists in Ground & Water, EIA and Mining Teams
• Promoting a safety-first attitude in line with WSP health and safety policy

• Groundwater and Water Resources modelling to support water resource estimation, management and environmental impact assessment
• Strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework of UK water management
• Strong project management and direction skills with experience managing projects from start to finish; framework management experience desirable
• Clear understanding of client needs and track record of leading and winning work
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop more junior staff
• Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying and developing business opportunities and preparing winning proposals
• Excellent report-writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail

• MSc in Hydrogeology combined with a BSc in a related discipline (e.g., geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science)
• Current or prospective chartership with a relevant professional body

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week) and opportunities to collaborate in UK offices
• Inclusivity and belonging; supportive culture valuing diversity
• Health & wellbeing provisions including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support
• Flexibility including WSP My Hour for daily personal activities, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership support

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

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